my front driver side wheel is wobbly?

[D_roc]

ok i just changed the tires and noticed that the whole front wheel assembly is shaking like when i shake the tire it shakes along with the rotor but not the caliper why and how can i fix itthanksD

[jltibbs]

Sounds like a bearing or the lug nuts are not tight.

[D_roc]

lug nuts are tight and the caliper moves too and my dad said it might be the bearring too how hard is it to fix?

[johnnyd6404]

It sounds more like your tie rod if it was the bearing it would be making a squeeky whining sound plus there would only be a little play from you description it seems like there is alot if its the tie rod you should be able to see the end and where its moving around.

[D_roc]

so do i have to buy the wheel hub or just the bearing?

[MinisterofDOOM]

Yeah, sounds like tie rods to me.

[DevonD]

well. I had the driver side bearing go out and it actually didnt make any noises. The only indication it was shot was the fact it wobbled back and forth.I thing you should Jack that side up again and try rocking the wheel from the top in and out. If it moves then its the bearing. If you rock it again pusing in and out from half way up the wheel then I would thing its a tie rod issue.

[D_roc]

my car made a squeak noice when i take left turns and wheel wobbles enough to brush aginast the dust shield often. and this has been happening for a year think i mihgt hae to change the axel too?

[DevonD]

yeah. when my wheel bearing went out a few guys said it was the tie rod end. I dont know, Im sticking with the wheel bearing.

[johnnyd6404]

If it is the wheel bearing you may just need the bearing depending on how long its been bad if its been like that for a while the bearing probably wore out the hub and both will need to be replaced.

[D_roc]

it was the wheel bearing so we had to replace the whole knuckle along with tir rod ends and ball joint (there goes my summer savings good thing i don't have to pay for labor) the big question now is shall i sell the car asap or do the other side too?

also does any one knoe how much torque should be applies when tightning the nuts on the control arm?thanksD

[NutriaforBreakfast]

MOD I sure like your pictures of your Maxima

Utah IS a pretty place. Used to ski Little Cottonwood Canyonwhen I was young-couldnt believe the 15$ ski pass when everybodyelse was charging $40 (1990). Had audits in Bountiful so the tripfrom TX was free

[lightsout]

it was the wheel bearing so we had to replace the whole knuckle along with tir rod ends and ball joint (there goes my summer savings good thing i don't have to pay for labor) the big question now is shall i sell the car asap or do the other side too?

also does any one knoe how much torque should be applies when tightning the nuts on the control arm?thanksD

i torque my Nismo rims to 90lbs, but i think nissan calls for 87lbs per sq inch.Only do the other side if the bearing is bad also, no need for spending $ on parts that don't need replacing.