When driving slowly and turning right it feels like my lug nuts are loose

2003 ACURA RL

203,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

SCHAEFER07

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I checked them and they are tight, but I gave the tire a shake and it rocks a bit, like a couple lugs are loose! Both driver side and passenger side rear wheels do the same thing. Is that the wheel bearings, the hubs, something else?

Jul 22, 2019 at 9:16 PM

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KASEKENNY

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Hi,

This does sound like the hub bearing. If the studs are tight and the wheel still has movement then you need to check what is called end play. Attached are the instructions.

I would not wait to long to get this handled because if it fails it could cause more damage or even an accident.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks

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Jul 23, 2019 at 4:53 PM