Jul 17, 2012 - 12:37 PM
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i need help trying to diagnose a problem i noticed with a celica a recently bought. the front passenger wheel looks off center in the wheel well. when driving, there is a noise coming from that side too. being off center, when i make right turns the wheel rubs on the inside plastic cover. what can be the problem/problems?? thanks in advance guys.
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Jul 25, 2012 - 1:50 PM
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I say run the driverside jnto a curb till it matches. The 2 inch shorter wheelbase will be easier in parking lots
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Jul 25, 2012 - 4:24 PM
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I say run the driverside jnto a curb till it matches. The 2 inch shorter wheelbase will be easier in parking lots If someone did not put the strut in correctly it could cause that . If nothing looks bent like the control arm, check the strut tower there is a hole in the bottom half(strut base) then the spring must be in orrectly(seated in rubber bottom), then on the top part they have another little hole . The two holes(are there in case you forget to mark the strut before you take it apart) have to be lined up(up and down) that should put the top 3 bolts at the right angle so when you install it the wheel is perfect. You may have to jack up the car to see the top part of the strut. I just looked at your pic again and I can see your strut is angled back so if the strut is not bent it is not properly installed. I say that because if the control arm is bent it would then bend the strut. Good Luck.>/ This post has been edited by xrav22: Jul 25, 2012 - 4:29 PM |
celicaracer8o5 any help is appreciated. Jul 17, 2012 - 12:37 PM
xrav22 QUOTE (celicaracer8o5 @ Jul 17, 2012 - 1... Jul 17, 2012 - 2:31 PM
celicaracer8o5 thanks xrav, im going to have a look at it today a... Jul 17, 2012 - 2:34 PM
Special_Edy Off center which way? Up/down; front/back or in/ou... Jul 17, 2012 - 2:36 PM
celicaracer8o5 the wheel looks like its sitting back more. the ba... Jul 17, 2012 - 2:44 PM
ricochet1490 bent lower control arm? Jul 17, 2012 - 3:41 PM
azian_advanced QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Jul 17, 2012 - 2... Jul 17, 2012 - 10:00 PM
trdproven damaged suspension or something else damaged pushi... Jul 17, 2012 - 5:22 PM
Spider77 Caster? On a Celica? Didnt know that we had that... Jul 17, 2012 - 5:41 PM
Akirad1 check the lower control arm bushings Jul 17, 2012 - 9:17 PM
celicaracer8o5 ill get pics of it up tomorrow. Jul 19, 2012 - 2:15 AM
celicaracer8o5 Front Passenger's side
Front Driver's si... Jul 21, 2012 - 12:46 AM
ricochet1490 I maintain.... Jul 21, 2012 - 1:03 AM
celicaracer8o5 lower control arm? Jul 21, 2012 - 1:19 AM
rave2n Looks just like my ST's wheel after the wreck.... Jul 21, 2012 - 8:44 AM
richee3 Does that tire show any signs of uneven wear? I... Jul 21, 2012 - 11:04 AM
Spider77 QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 21, 2012 - 11:0... Jul 23, 2012 - 11:12 AM
mkernz22 Yeah that passenger wheel is a lot farther back th... Jul 23, 2012 - 12:57 PM
jordisonjr I'd definately have to say Bent Lower control ... Jul 23, 2012 - 1:07 PM
purplegt4 also check where the strut tower connects to the c... Jul 23, 2012 - 1:22 PM
PaukST I had this problem when I bought my celica, my cau... Aug 17, 2012 - 12:39 AM
njccmd2002 so what was it? Aug 17, 2012 - 12:45 AM
celicaracer8o5 Update: I finally had the time to really get in th... Sep 11, 2012 - 1:13 PM
BonzaiCelica QUOTE (celicaracer8o5 @ Sep 11, 2012 - 1... Sep 11, 2012 - 2:43 PM
jordisonjr If you find one, bring a biiiig ass pry bar :lol: ... Sep 11, 2012 - 4:14 PM
Special_Edy Just lift both front wheels off the ground. There ... Sep 11, 2012 - 8:45 PM![]() ![]() |
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