wobble in front end
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wobble in front end
hello i have a 02 ss when i veer to the right to merge onto interstate or make a lane change i get a wobble in my front end. i have checked subframe bushings and have changed motor mounts front wheel bearings I cant seem to get it to go away any ideas would be appreciated thanks
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something you might want to try
hello i have a 02 ss when i veer to the right to merge onto interstate or make a lane change i get a wobble in my front end. i have checked subframe bushings and have changed motor mounts front wheel bearings I cant seem to get it to go away any ideas would be appreciated thanks
Sometimes it can be the tires out of balance maybe a broken belt. I mentioned this to another member and it worked for him something you might want to try.
1.) Jack the Front end up.
2.) Put jack stands on under it.
3.) Then you can start it up and put it in gear and see what is going on.
4.) You should be able to see what the front end is doing if its good your fine. But be careful this very dangerous and you should chalk the rear wheels. then make sure the front is secure.
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From: Mentor, Ohio
Not sure putting a trans in gear with the wheels off the ground will help. But putting the car in the air is wise.
I would check:
- Bushings that hold the sway bar to the subframe
- Sway bar end links
- Sway bar (make sure it is not cracked somewhere)
- Lower control arm bushings
- Wiggle the wheels to inspect for bad tie rods/ball joints
After that, you may end up having the wheels checked for uneven tread wear on your tires.
I would check:
- Bushings that hold the sway bar to the subframe
- Sway bar end links
- Sway bar (make sure it is not cracked somewhere)
- Lower control arm bushings
- Wiggle the wheels to inspect for bad tie rods/ball joints
After that, you may end up having the wheels checked for uneven tread wear on your tires.
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From: Nebraska
You may want to check the lug nuts and make sure they are all secure and that non were left unseated to the wheel.
You can always take it back to the store and ask them to rebalance the wheels.
Usually if you have an all wheel alignment done they will notify you if there is something that is bad.
You could also put the fronts in the rear and the rears in the front to see if the same problem exists. maybe a defective belt in the tire?
There are some tires that the thread can only go one way usually marked on the sidewalls of the tire. Some rain tires have the special thread that can only go one way.
If it was a bad wheel it will show up on the balance machine unless you had a dummy for an operator.
Were you able to observe any of the service in the tires or alignment?