Eliaquim

Hello!

PLEASE HELP!

I repaced my front struts, tie rods and ball joints.
First, ride quality has diminished a lot. Second nd the real issue here is that it is not being possible to wheel align. What do you think might be wrong.

I saw all those red points before alignment that turned green after the technician did the work. So I think it is not out of specs. However, the car still leans to the left. It goes straight if I hold the steering wheel, but if I let go, the steering wheel turns slightly to the left and the car follows.

Note: Mechs here use hammers for anything. Could they have damaged anything when replacing the mentioned parts?

Thank you!

thomas1

I would do some research on the upper strut mounts, they may not be installed correctly. That is the only thing I can think of at the moment. The mounts have a front and back direction....

Eliaquim

Thanks! That might be the thing. I insisted with them mechanic that the direction of the strut mounts are important, he said otherwhise. I'll have them checked.

Barry2522

what do you mean not possible to wheel align . Is it out of specs, can they adjust the tie rods for toe settings . the caster and camber cant be adjusted in less you put in a camber kit . really need more info .

Eliaquim

I saw all those red points before alignment that turned green after the technician did the work. So I think it is not out of specs. However, the car still leans to the left. It goes straight if I hold the steering wheel, but if I let go, the steering wheel turns slightly to the left and the car follows.

Bon

It very well could be your tires. Driving with a misalignment causes wear at an angle and can result in what is called "radial pull". New tires are called for. It's also possible for a new tire to be defective and cause the same kind of pull. You can test this by rotating your tires and see if the problem changes.

Eliaquim

Thank you, but I aready tried this to no avail.

Bon

There's also brake drag that can cause pulling.

takeshi74

How, exactly, were the tires rotated?

Eliaquim

I had already rotated as the manual says 2 weeks before. So this time I just swapped both front tires to check if there was a problem. Then I swapped both rear tires. Nothing. Also note that all was well before replacing those suspension and steeing parts. So I really doubt it's the tires.

Eliaquim

Did the brake drag inspection and it was not the problem.
Now waiting for the mechanic to check the strut bearings