Bill,

On my 84 Westfalia, there is a rear adjustment capability, although I am not
sure if it pertains to your problem.

Re: Listee opinions on rear wheel alignment. Check again, in the Bentley, on
"Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment," Page 44.4.

Peter Russek's "Volkswagen Transporter, Pocket Manual," says, "The alignment
of rear wheels should be measured with an optical instrument. Measurement with
a mechanical gauge, as it may be possible on the front wheels is not
recommended on the rear wheels, as the small tolerances may not be obtained."
To CHECK the the basic adjustment, however, a mechanical instrument may be
used."

et seq Russek: "Toe-in   0 degrees, plus or minus 10' per wheel.
Camber adjustment -(minus) 50'plus or minus 30'
Measurements to be taken with vehicle empty.

Haynes says, under "Rear Suspension Geometry,"
"1. The rear suspension trailing arm mounting brackets are provided with
elongated slots for the retaining bolts to allow for adjustment of the
suspension angles.
2. The outer bracket incorporates a vertical slot for camber adjustment and
the inner bracket a horizontal slot for adjustment of the rear wheel alignment
(toe setting)
3. Adjustment is carried out by slackening the retaining bolts and moving the
trailing arm in the desired direction to achieve the correct setting.
4. (NOTE to Do it yourselfers "Due to the need for special gauges and
equipment to carry out this adjustment, it is recommended that the vehicle be
taken to the VW dealer to have the work done. Adjustment should only be
necessary if the raining arm retaining bolts have been disturbed or if the
rear time wear appears to excessive or uneven."  Emphasis added.

I have a Hunter alignment performed at Sears for about $50.

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia

"Greenamyer, William L" wrote:

> Got another question here.  I seem to be getting outside edge wear on the
> rear tires on my 84GL.  There are no rear allignment adjustments for this
> vehicle.  Just checking to see if anyone else has had this problem and how
> they solved it.  The tires being used are 185/R14 which is called out for
> this vehicle.  The front tires appear to be wearing fine.
>
> William