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So I recently replaced both front axles on a 92 Dodge Stealth ES. I was having some complications and opened a topic, which can be found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/8-Service-and-Repair-Questions-Answered-Here/60783-replaced-axle-but-won-t-move (I don’t think it will be too helpful).
After replacing the driver side axle (the most recent repair), I took it out for a spin and, although the knocking is gone, a similar sound is still around but just a lot lighter. No more knocking or hard wobbling, but still a rough muffled periodic noise when turning right. It sounded like the noise was going away the more I drove it, but not completely.
The wheels spin freely when in neutral, and I can’t think of anything else that could be causing an issue unless the rims are damaged or the wheel bearings are going bad.
I apologize for not being to describe this any better, wish I could just input my experience into any mind that is reading this.
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Support one wheel at a time and run the car to spin the wheels to see which side is causing the issue. BE VERY CAREFUL>
Support one wheel at a time? As in lift the front end and run the engine?
I took the car out for another run last night and the noise sounds like a knocking or clicking, as if something keeps falling back into place while the tire is spinning. It happens more when I turn right, and goes away when I turn left. I recently replaced both axles, so unless one of them is bad than I can’t think of what it would be.
I also think one of the tires is distorted.
Yes. Lift one side and support the wheel with the lower control arm making sure everything is free to turn. Before you start the car and run make sure you can turn the wheel by hand. Once you have it supported you might just be able to determine the problem without running the car. The wheel speed will be twice the indicated speed on the speedometer.
SAFETY NOTE: Do not get under the car with it running. Make all your observations positioned so it won’t fall on you. Set the emergency brake and chock the rear wheels. You may have to wait till the car is in drive before applying the emergency brake.
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