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So 850 front camber is not adjustable by normal means. 850 1995

I replaced a bunch of parts and was just about to take my car to be aligned. I was suspecting a camber problem on the pass side as the tire wears more on the inside and my son did tangentially wack the car against a tree 10 years ago. R fender has a dent for sure. That incident finally got me to replace the right strut as it looked bent (24 years old too) , but probably wasn't bent now that it's on the workbench to be examined. So maybe it's good Camber is not adjustable, I'm off the hook on an alignment and i can hope wish the new strut will be an improvement. NOW FOR THE QUESTION - there is a volvo CAMBER procedure to drill out the holes on the strut and then there are a bunch of parts. These parts:
Install Washer (3 546 451-0) 35464510?
Install Fixing Plug (3 546 450-2)
Clamping Pin (951 950-5) 9519505?
Eccentric Bolt (3 546449-4) 35464494?
Bolt (977 267-4)

I couldn't find these part #'s by plugging them into a volvo internet seller. I tried to take the dashes and spaces out, no help. It would be nice to have these parts on hand, 1. for fun, 2. So i could adjust camber in the next 30 years. Any ideas on these parts? the numbers, or even confirmation that camber is not adjustable.

I also saw some videos where some 850's have a removable lower ball joint - maybe those cars can adjust camber via balljoint position. My car has fixed ball joint and control arm. For now - not interested in spending $$ for a toe in adjustment only.








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So 850 front camber is not adjustable by normal means. 850 1995

Have you confirmed that tow is properly adjusted? No other worn suspension components? I'd do those things (and a proper alignment) before resorting to modifications.

Last time I paid for an alignment (on an '01 V70) Sears did make a minor toe adjustment but also made some adjustments on the rear. At first I couldn't believe it but was convinced after seeing that the undercoating on the suspension fixing bolts had indeed been disturbed. Having just replaced many front suspension components and spending big money on four new Michelins I considered the alignment to be money well spent.








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I have a camber gauge somewhere in my tool box 850 1995

I'll see what the home owner tool reads. I'm not that worried about tire wear as my tires seem to crack long before they wear out. It didn't used to be that way but new tires have tons of cracks after just 5 years. I must say the car seems to steer well. I replaced both control arms , tie rod ends , wheel bearing, sway links, one strut over the last 3 years so things are pretty tight now.








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So 850 front camber is not adjustable by normal means. 850 1995

Are looking for something like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14MM-10-9-STEEL-ADJUSTABLE-FRONT-REAR-CAMBER-CONTROL-ARM-ALIGNMENT-CAM-BOLT-KIT/401618190590?fits=Model%3AS60%7CMake%3AVolvo&hash=item5d824f40fe:g:KFcAAOSwFXdbxVWo

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Yea, could be these although says only fits 2001 thru 2008 850 1995







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