1998 Nissan Altima After Raising Car On Lift Noticed Left Front Wheel Slight

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
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STEPHENSMITH1
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After raising my car on a lift I noticed the left front wheel has slight back and forth play. Is this a problem?
Mar 3, 2013 at 11:33 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Absolutely. The ball joints and tie rod ends hold the wheel in proper alignment. Turning the wheel left or right, or in or out on top as little as 1/16" can have a major affect on tire wear. A wheel that moves around will adversely affect handling and braking for a little while, until the worn part separates leading to loss of control and a crash. It's good that you found that now before something does break. If you can't figure out which is the offending part, have the car inspected at a tire and alignment shop.
Mar 4, 2013 at 1:42 AM
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