I have a 98 FWD audi a4 avante and notice that the passenger side rear wheel is slightly bent outward, it drive nice but is a little sloppy on choppy road. What are my repair options, cost estimates, likely conditions, and can I do it myself. I have plenty of tools and a place to park it indoors for a few day if need be.
Theres really no rear axle. The hub is just mounted to the suspension. If it were me, I would look for something thats bent or worn. As far as doing things yourself, the rear end on these cars are really simple, should be a breeze if you can find whats busted. Also, might be a bent wheel.
If the wheel wobbles: - change out the wheel with your spare tire. If the wheel was bent, this should fix the problem. - you may have an unseated or warped rear brake disc (if so equipped); re-seating or replacing the brake disc should fix the wobble. - if changing out the wheel does not remove the wobble, you have a warped or damaged mounting hub (the surface you screw the lugs into when you mount the wheel. replace the hub. If the wheel is leaning and that lean angle remains the same while you drive the car . - you need to have the rear aligned - your rear suspension is damaged and needs to be replaced (part or all.)
like all different 2 pronounced, no do no longer force it. in case you do, it is going to reason extra injury to axle, gears, bearings and wheel. reckoning on the state you reside, decrease than the insurance regulations, this could be an undriveable motor vehicle and while you're no longer at fault, the different service could owe you for a condo mutually as yours replaced into interior the keep. returned, relies upon on the state. ( In Florida, that's the regulation)
