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> any help is appreciated., front passenger wheel not centered in wheel well.
post 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 laugh.gif
post 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 laugh.gif

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.
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post Aug 17, 2012 - 12:39 AM
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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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post Aug 17, 2012 - 12:45 AM
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so what was it?


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post Sep 11, 2012 - 1:13 PM
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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.
post 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.


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post 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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post Sep 11, 2012 - 8:45 PM
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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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