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Old 09-23-2009, 11:25 AM
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Front end wobbles

I have a 87 GTA with the WS6 suspension. when the car is on the freeway i get a pretty good wobble from the front end.also when braking it gets worse.any advice appreciated thanks.
Old 09-23-2009, 12:51 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles

Sounds like a front wheel bearing.
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Re: Front end wobbles

Originally Posted by akmusclecar
Sounds like a front wheel bearing.
Check the wheel bearing for play,worn bushings,worn motor mounts etc.
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Re: Front end wobbles

The car's 20+ years old. You may/will need a front end rebuild at some point. Beyond guessing, diagnosis is difficult.

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Thanks for the replys. will check for worn parts.
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Re: Front end wobbles

The wheel bearing needed to be repacked.I did it yesterday and car drives great.
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Oh yeah. i knew that it was a wheel bearing.
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Re: Front end wobbles

Originally Posted by SanFranCyco
The wheel bearing needed to be repacked.I did it yesterday and car drives great.
For TGO achieve sake-

It is so nice to see the original poster come back in and tell the conclusion of his/her dilemma.

You took advice, you went and checked things based on advise, and came back and reported what the culprit was and how you fixed it.

now anyone that searches 'wobble" can see this as a potential conclusion to there future puzzle.

thank you, I applaud you

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