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Rear wheel alignment, need help with the shims

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by ThatDudeOrion, Aug 9, 2019.

  1. ThatDudeOrion

    ThatDudeOrion Member

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    Hi All,
    I'm in need of some assistance with figuring out what to do with the rear wheel alignment shims I got to correct the following conditions present on my latest alignment:
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    I got what I believe to be are the correct part numbers, 2x Moog K6660-1

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    But I really don't know what to do with them, regarding getting the desired angle/orientation to offset the toe/camber issues. I gather that they get installed between the axle housing and the wheel bearing assembly, but it's what to do before that I'm having trouble with...

    The trouble is first starting with the included instructions from Moog regarding which template to use. As you see on the main instruction sheet, it says to use template S for the 10-12 Prius
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    But when you look at the pictures of the templates themselves template S says it's for the Vibe, Matrix, and Corolla but Template Q says it's for 10-12 Prius, and I don't know which to believe, but I'm leaning towards the Template sheet, so let's go with that one for figuring out how to trim it, etc.

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    it looks like according to Firestone's specs, we're trying to get to -1.5* camber and +0.13* of toe? though my gut says they should be as close to 0 as they can, but idk...

    Would it be possible for someone to look at my specs and the instructions for these kits and show me what needs to be trimmed on the shims for each side so that I can get this right the first try? Thanks!

    PS I also scanned and attached a pdf of all the included docs in case my pics aren't clear enough.
     

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  2. tankyuong

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    You probably have to do it yourself since it involves taking the wheel bearing off
     
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    **** these MOOG shims the template is just blatantly wrong.

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    Mine doesn't even mention Prius on the instruction sheet.

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    This is K6660-2
     
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    What the hell is this... the other package (I bought two of them) has a different chart that looks like yours and does mention Prius...

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    But which pattern on template S are you supposed to use??

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    I am so frustrated. If only RockAuto had reviews. Don't buy these shims!
     
  5. xliderider

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    Installing shims between the suspension surface and bearing/hub will affect the alignment of the brake caliper in relation to the brake disc, which is mounted to the wheel bearing/hub though, correct?

    Which is why they have that asterisk/footnote at the bottom of the template sheet.

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    well it is a floating caliper so as long as the disc isnt touching the bracket then i guess it will be ok after the pads wear to match the new angle?

    i do have some resistance and loud squealing noises now: https://media.mastodon.cloud/media_attachments/files/110/782/456/760/197/785/original/3d65eb590bf4abaa.mp4
     
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    take shims off and try a thinner shim
     
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    jzchen Newbie!

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    Take shims out, replace bushings with polyurethane ones. Check alignment…