How long do wheel replacements take?
For new technicians, turnaround time can be up to two hours. However, that time can be cut in half by experienced technicians, especially if there are no delays in acquiring parts or tools.
What happens when you hit the steering wheel?
A hit like that can reach inwards a long way. the wheel, spindle, a-arm, strut , tie rods, steering gear, c/v shaft , sub frame, even into the trans axle if it whacked the c/v shaft inward enough. ok4450 July 6, 2016, 2:15am #5
What causes a car to crash at the wheel?
Potential suspension faults could be the lower control arm, sway bar, strut, and wheel hub. Other more serious issues could be related to the subframe (the lower control arm attaches to this), the strut tower, and the floor pan.
How to tell if your car has wheel damage?
Other than the obvious control arm, strut, sway bar, wheel hub issues the subframe, strut tower, etc. should also be suspect. Some of this type of damage is not visible to the naked eye and may require a precision frame machine to detect.
Why do I constantly have to replace the front wheel bearings?
Why do I constantly have to replace the front wheel bearings? I have owned the vehicle for 4 years now and probably have gone through about 8 sets of front wheel bearings. Some were cheaper products while others were supposed to be top of the line USA products. They last a few months to less than a year.
Why did the right tire on my car break?
The right tire wore oddly, but they found a bad tie rod on that side…plus it was the opposite side of the wheel bearing they replaced last week. The break suggestion is interesting, and so is the CV axle. Not sure if anyone checked those things.
What does a broken wheel bearing sound like?
When the seal on the wheel bearing is broken or damaged, the noise starts out very faint and becomes louder over time. It sounds like the noise that your tires make when hitting a rumble strip on the highway, just not quite as loud, something like the sound of playing cards flapping against bicycle spokes.
What to do if your front wheel is smoking?
Have the vehicle towed or carried on a flatbed to a mechanic. Thanks to everyone. I find it suspicious that this is happening not long after I had major brake work done, do you guys think this is something that could have been caused by the mechanic or that it could have been prevented or caught when he was doing the other work?