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While driving and my rear driver wheel came detached

Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE STRATUS
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It is leaning inward toward my car and rubbing the tire well. Is this the ball bearing that broke?
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 AT 7:29 AM

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Tiny
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Hi Dom,

More than likely if it is leaning in from the top this is what is called the upper control arm. There is a ball joint on the end of it that connects to the knuckle. The hub bearing connects to the knuckle. The wheel bolts to the hub bearing.

The only way to fix this is to replace the entire control arm. Once you do this, you will need to perform an alignment.

Take a look at the attachments and let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/upper-control-arm-replacement
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 AT 7:24 PM
Tiny
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It’s a pretty bad photo but you kinda get the just of it I think what your saying is accurate though
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 AT 8:32 AM
Tiny
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Hi Dom,

Unfortunately, the picture did not come through. If you can repost it, I will be happy to take a look. Thanks
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 AT 1:59 PM

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