2006 Nissan Sentra hit rim on curb

2006 NISSAN SENTRA
55,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PREMO32
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last night I slid into a curb due to bad snow conditions w my passengers side wheel. the rim got scratched up and I noticed that the actual wheel moved back and is closer to the body. when I turn right I noticed that it sligthly rubs at a certain time as I am turning. compared to the drivers side wheel the right one is about 1-2 inches back. does this mean that I have a beant axle? and if so if it still drives fine, how bad of an idea is it to drive it anyway?
Dec 10, 2008 at 1:55 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Not the axle, but the control arm. It is replaced as a whole unit, including the ball joint. You can drive it, but it may vibrate a little, and you will ruin the front tires prematurely, as it messes up with your alignment.
Dec 11, 2008 at 1:24 AM
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