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- From: dbowman@warp (Don A. Bowman)
- Subject: Re: Rear wheel wobble on a Corolla
- Message-ID: <BuBIEL.3DK@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca>
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- Organization: University of Waterloo
- References: <1992Sep9.021338.23330@u.washington.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 15:44:44 GMT
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- verzani@math.washington.edu (John Verzani) writes:
- : Hello all,
- :
- : I have a problem I'm hoping someone can help me with. On my '80
- : Toyota Corolla my right rear wheel has a side to side wobble when I
- : drive. I changed the tire with my spare and had the same problem, leading
- : me to suspect my axle is bent. Is this likely? If my axle is bent is
- : there a way to repair it, or will replacement be necessary? How much
- : will something like this cost? Should I be worried about driving the
- : car in this condition? Is this a job I can do, or am I better off
- : with an experienced mechanic?
- :
- : The wobble is pronounced when viewed, but I can't detect it when I'm
- : driving. The bolts all feel secure, so I don't suspect those.
- :
- : Feel free to e-mail me or post. All help is appreciated.
- :
- : John Verzani
- : verzani@math.washington.edu
- :
-
- Have you checked the rear-wheel bearings lately? (They are just inside the
- hub-cover of the drum).
-
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- Don Bowman (519) 744-6154 dbowman@zeus.uwaterloo.ca
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