2006 Nissan Sentra hit rim on curb

Tiny
PREMO32
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  • 2006 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 55,000 MILES
Last night I slid into a curb due to bad snow conditions w my passengers side wheel. The rim got scratched up and I noticed that the actual wheel moved back and is closer to the body. When I turn right I noticed that it sligthly rubs at a certain time as I am turning. Compared to the drivers side wheel the right one is about 1-2 inches back. Does this mean that I have a beant axle? And if so if it still drives fine, how bad of an idea is it to drive it anyway?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 1:55 AM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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Not the axle, but the control arm. It is replaced as a whole unit, including the ball joint. You can drive it, but it may vibrate a little, and you will ruin the front tires prematurely, as it messes up with your alignment.
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 1:24 AM

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