Front right wheel shake over 45mph

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stftk
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Hi - I was just hoping someone here could give ideas as to what the problem is and maybe I can fix it. For the past few days there is a really bad wobble coming from the front right wheel and also the steering wheel as soon as I hit 45mph. It's a pretty violent rotational shake with a loud clunk every 180 degrees. The tire pressure was a little low, and the problem seemed to go away for a short trip after equalizing it, but the shake returned the following morning. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Can you jack up the driver's side front and inspect for wheel bearing play? See if the wheel moves if you grab it and pull it toward and away from you.

stftk
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Thanks for your advice. I will try that tomorrow when home. One more possible clue, there is a clunk nose that comes from the front right wheel just before the wheels are turned maximally to the right.
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nightwar
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hello, im not sure if this would be a similar problem, however I had the same symptoms. Turn the wheel all the way to the left, and look in.. see this post

rust-right-side-shaking-qx4-t582076.html

stftk
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So I turned my wheels all the way to the right, which produces a clunk noise from the front right, looked under the car and found a torn CV boot. I'm hoping replacing the half-axle will also take care of the wobble at 45mph+.


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