iv got problems.... my wheel FELL OFF!!!
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iv got problems.... my wheel FELL OFF!!!
Ok just kidding, but today I was backing out of a parking spot turning to the right then pulled forward turning the wheel back to the left and I heard a loud pop. I managed to repeat it again doing the same exact thing. What is it and what should I do? The car has 65k on the original z51 suspension parts. O and it is lowered completely on stock bolts.
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that don't sound good....don't drive it till you look....you maybe able to repeat the problem while on jackstands and see whats what....
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Could be a wheel bearing!! Have some one sit in the drivers seat, start the car and have them turn the steering wheel slightly left and slightly right. While they are diong that, you can examine all of the suspension points for any lost motion and worn componets. Use a light to get a good look!! Then you can jack up the front and check the wheel bearings for excessive play. If you pry the top & bottom of the wheel inward and outward, there should be almost ZERO movement of the rire and rim!
Then make sure that your sway bar mounting brackets are tight.
That will just about take care of the front end.
Bill
Then make sure that your sway bar mounting brackets are tight.
That will just about take care of the front end.
Bill
