 any help is appreciated., front passenger wheel not centered in wheel well. |
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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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QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jul 25, 2012 - 2:50 PM)  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 |
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Aug 17, 2012 - 12:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '12 From Wrightstown, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I had this problem when I bought my celica, my cause turned out to be a bent lower control arm. Mine was also passenger side.
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Aug 17, 2012 - 12:45 AM
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so what was it?
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Sep 11, 2012 - 1:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '03 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Update: I finally had the time to really get in there and inspect things around. The culprit is a bent lower control arm. Now I'm shopping around for a lower control arm.
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Sep 11, 2012 - 2:43 PM
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QUOTE (celicaracer8o5 @ Sep 11, 2012 - 1:13 PM) Update: I finally had the time to really get in there and inspect things around. The culprit is a bent lower control arm. Now I'm shopping around for a lower control arm. what city you in?? look at pick your part junkyards. they also list celica's online whenever they get a new one for inventory. -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
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Sep 11, 2012 - 4:14 PM
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If you find one, bring a biiiig ass pry bar :lol: and a hammer would probably be helpful too.
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Sep 11, 2012 - 8:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Just lift both front wheels off the ground. There should be enough slack that you can pry the ball joint off the control arm(just loosen the bolts/nuts). If there is still tension on the strut rent the Macphearson Strut compressor tool from Autozone. Its a poor fit but it works.
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