I'm going to be getting my car aligned later to the original Honda settings. Shouldn't be too much of a problem unless of course, from reading other posts, the bolts are seized.

The car is 6.5 yrs old and has 91k on the clock. It's very likely that the bolts would be seized I would think. I will tell them to only adjust the settings if they can loosen the bolts. I dont want them snapping a bolt and then leaving me car less whilst I wait for parts from Honda.

What bolts are likely to sieze and hence not allow parts of the alignment to be done? I am hoping the track control arms are not prone to seizing.

Thanks in advance guys.

 

All the info you need is in the tech faq.

 

I doubt they would be able to snap any of the bolts off ....... took me a couple of hours to saw through one with a hack saw.

Yes! the control arms are prone to seizing.

Are you aware of the costs involved with fixinf seizure problems?

 

Yeah, very expensive

If they are seized then its the cost of the parts that scare me the most. As mentioned in some posts, hopefully they will be able to loosen them just enough to allow them to adjust settings. I guess the fact the car has been driven lots reduces the chance of seizing as the suspension is always moving rather than sat still for weeks.

 

Are the toe control bolts on the rear prone to seizing?

 

Yes!

 

Ok, thats the main think I want to get adjusted really, the tracking front and rear.

Odd that they don't use a threaded toe control arm similar to track rod ends on the rear.

 

Sorted. Much better now after just getting the tracking done, rear was a fair way out. Just need to do the camber now but I can do that myself.

Felt really good on way home, think I need to get rid of the A pillar though as it's blocking my view

 

Get yourself a can a Plus Gas and douse the bastards big time!

It really helps

Edit: just realised you've had it sorted

MB

 

I'd have extracted the bolts and greased them before doing the alignment The worst ones are the front caster as they are vertical allowing water to just sit on the top of the bolt

Weird thing is looking at high mileage cars that are used regularly the bushes don'r seem to sieze, probably because the corrosion doesnt get a chance to build up.

BTW the upper wishbones bolts are prone as well, since Honda decised to put a spline effect on htem