Qashqai Camber Bolts needed

[Doug99]

I am changing the rear suspension wishbones on a 2012 Qashqai.
Any idea why replacement camber bolts are so difficult to acquire?
All providers seem to be Germany based with over 10 day lead times

 

[Mottie]

What's wrong with the old ones or did you have to chop them off?

 

[Old Salt]

What size are they? plenty of engineering fasteners places around. You just need the right spec, specialist suppliers will advise.

 

[JohnD]

There might be identification stamped on the heads, as well.

 

[Doug99]

What's wrong with the old ones or did you have to chop them off?

The independant mechanic I use suggested new bolts should be ordered as he has experienced problems removing them.
I have used this mechanic for many years so am happy to go with it.
Just becoming a bit of a pain.
What gets me is that some 'parts suppliers' can provide the bolts, but not the nuts!!!

 

[Stivino]

That type of bolt is usually M10 fine (1.25mm pitch) as opposed to a standard 10mm metric bolt which is has a 1.5mm pitch.
"Parts suppliers" only keep the stuff they are asked for every day.

 

[JohnD]

would it be a particular spec steel?

 

[Doug99]

Bolts arrived from Germany today at a cost of £26 a pair. (including delivery) My independent mechanic said they would have cost me £70 from a franchised dealer parts dept

 

[Stivino]

What is special about them?

 

[Doug99]

What is special about them?

This a similar camber bolt to the ones I purchased. They have a 'calibration' washer welded to the bolt to determine the angle of rear wheel camber during fitting.

 

[Doug99]

Both wishbones have now been replaced but camber for both wheels are now out of spec. My mechanic does not have the kit to do a wheel alignment so need to do it separately.
On checking online, 4 wheel alignment providers only seem to mention 'toe in' on their websites. Is it safe to assume they also adjust camber?

 

[Mottie]

Could you

Both wishbones have now been replaced but camber for both wheels are now out of spec. My mechanic does not have the kit to do a wheel alignment so need to do it separately.
On checking online, 4 wheel alignment providers only seem to mention 'toe in' on their websites. Is it safe to assume they also adjust camber?

DIY. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19420026...001&customid=2acd2cc5054a61a5224476cc98754a94

 

[Doug99]

Could you

DIY. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19420026...001&customid=2acd2cc5054a61a5224476cc98754a94

Thanks Mottie but I am familiar with the tool. I need an answer to my original question whether camber adjustment is included within the wheel alignment process.

 

[Mottie]

I suppose it would be on a full 4 wheel steering geometry check but you could pay £200 for it!

 

[Doug99]

ATS has said the rear wheels are too far out of spec to align properly. Took it back to the garage and my mechanic has tried all available adjustments but either the camber is out or too much toe in. Cant get them both into spec at same time. He suspects the new wishbones may be the problem. My son in law supplied the wishbones and the mechanic fitted, so the onus is on my son in law to consider his next step. The wishbones were supplied from a reputable parts provider so that is going to be an interesting conversation