It is leaning inward toward my car and rubbing the tire well. is this the ball bearing that broke?
May 1, 2019 at 7:29 AM
While driving and my rear driver wheel came detached
2003 DODGE STRATUS
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Dom,
More than likely if it is leaning in from the top this is what is called the upper control arm. There is a ball joint on the end of it that connects to the knuckle. The hub bearing connects to the knuckle. The wheel bolts to the hub bearing.
The only way to fix this is to replace the entire control arm. Once you do this, you will need to perform an alignment.
Take a look at the attachments and let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/upper-control-arm-replacement
More than likely if it is leaning in from the top this is what is called the upper control arm. There is a ball joint on the end of it that connects to the knuckle. The hub bearing connects to the knuckle. The wheel bolts to the hub bearing.
The only way to fix this is to replace the entire control arm. Once you do this, you will need to perform an alignment.
Take a look at the attachments and let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/upper-control-arm-replacement
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May 1, 2019 at 7:24 PM
It’s a pretty bad photo but you kinda get the just of it I think what your saying is accurate though
May 2, 2019 at 8:32 AM
KASEKENNY
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Hi Dom,
Unfortunately, the picture did not come through. If you can repost it, I will be happy to take a look. Thanks
Unfortunately, the picture did not come through. If you can repost it, I will be happy to take a look. Thanks
May 2, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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