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I am a first time volvo owner , Long time admirer, I finally purchased my first. A 1984 244gl . 97,000 miles from the original owner when I first got her. Other than a bad rack(55) at a junkyard I have really liked her. I immediately replacd all fluids ,except rear diff and axle will do soon. I replaced all belts . And am working on doing the hoses and lines next. Just prevantative maintanence, Anyways. I had the front calipers done(new front) and it has been a few weeks and I am having problems with alignment.The car pulls left and handles very poorly , seemingly suddenly. I took it to the local guy, frame and alignment place. and he came back with the following measurements. I will list actual , them minimal then nominal then maximum.
For the Camber left side. 0.3 and the right side --0.1. min is .25 the nom is .63 and the max 1.00
The Caster is lft 2.6 and rght 3.6 the min is 3.00 nom is 3.5 and max 4.0
The Toe is lft .06 and rght .07 min .03 nom .06 max .09
Cross camber .4 min --.50 nom 0.00 max .50
Cross Caster --0.9 min .-.50 nom 0.0 max .50
Total Toe ..13 min.06 nom .13 max .19
When I drive the car it sways left. It handles very poorly.It doesn't corner well either. And I could swear than the bumps are smooth as much either. I have already since this alignment had a basic front end inspection Nothing worn bent or broken. I have rotated the tires , checked the air pressure and no prevailing luck. I hear no suspension related noises. and feel nothin in the wheel other thatn a little chatter from the rotors. another issue. Also related or not the drive shaft rattles at 20-30 mph slowly increasing then after 30 goes away. I believe it the rubber suppourt carrier bearing. But not related . Just figured I thow it all in . I 'd appreciate any help . Email me @ askmrknow@yahoo.com directly. Brett Please help .
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