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Hey guys just replaced all 4 air struts on the car the job went really well and saved thousands and thousands of dollars and the cars like new again... no leaks! However the only issue now is the left rear sits slightly lower than the other 3 corners by about a 1/2 inch. I know the front both corners have adjustable level linkages but there do not appear to be any in the rear? Is this even adjustable?
Thanks in advance
There is one in the rear at the anti-roll bar (stabilizer bar), left of the differential. However, the correct way to set the suspension level is through use of an inclinometer attached to the spring control arm. Once you've established the angle of deflection, it needs to be adjusted to the specified range in the Xentry Diagnostics.
Yes, you can measure the ground to fender height, but you'll still need the Xentry DAS to set the level. I actually did this same thing this past weekend on my S550, the car really rides/tracks like a dream now.
Wow Thank you for the prompt reply. I'm trying to wrap my head around this though... Since the left and right rear share the same sensor, if one side is slightly lower than the other than maybe that's just a slight manufacturing difference in the strut so the strut height cannot be corrected? Or does the xentry somehow give you the ability to regulate the individual pressure PSI going to each individualstrut to the rears?
Yes, that's exactly what it does. On the adaptations screen it tells you what the acceptable range for the angles is ( I think front is like -0.5 to 0.5). You take the measurements and enter them in Xentry and if they are in range you can accept the pressures as is. If not you need to raise/lower each strut until they are in range and then go back to the acceptance function.
Also, I don't believe the front sensors are adjustable as the arm connecting the sensor to the chassis is one solid piece, as below.
Struts also have location sensors inside themselves. Sounds like you need to calibrate. I had to do the same when I changed my struts. Initiated auto calibration and it leveled out perfectly.
Thank you for all the replies Yes that left rear be in an inch lower is chewing up my tires because of the camber angle. Fortunately I am extremely mechanically inclined and do all my own word and even have a vintage Ferrari that I've had 20 years and I've never had to take it to a shop.... on the other hand I'm not real good computer wise and I've heard the xentry is challenging to download and use but I will look into getting it.. Any recommendations?
Yes, that's exactly what it does. On the adaptations screen it tells you what the acceptable range for the angles is ( I think front is like -0.5 to 0.5). You take the measurements and enter them in Xentry and if they are in range you can accept the pressures as is. If not you need to raise/lower each strut until they are in range and then go back to the acceptance function.
Also, I don't believe the front sensors are adjustable as the arm connecting the sensor to the chassis is one solid piece, as below.
what numbers did u key in for your height on the car?
05-04-2021, 03:18 PM
