Braked hard and the front driver's side wheel moved backwards?

Tiny
DAVID MCQUEEN
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  • 2010 VAUXHALL CORSA
  • 1.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
I braked hard and the front drivers side wheel has moved backwards.
Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 AT 8:17 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This vehicle isn't offered in the US, but I'll try my best to help.

When you say the wheel moved backward, do you mean it now is sitting further back? In other words, it isn't centered with the fender? If that is the case, safely lift that wheel off the ground and see if you find play in it.

There are control arms on the vehicle that may have broken or come loose. Or, you may have a ball joint that failed.

Let me know. Also, here is a link that explains how to replace a lower control arm. I'm adding it so you can see the part I'm referring to.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

Here is a link that covers ball joints. Again, this is so you can see what I'm referring to. Note, on most vehicles there is an upper and lower ball joints.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-release-a-ball-joint

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 AT 8:59 PM

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