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thstone · 09-15-2011, 05:02 PM

Maybe someone else can figure this out with the information provided but I need a little more to go on...

First, with the engine off and the car stationary, pull and push on the right front wheel looking for any play or looseness. Push/pull in a top to bottom motion and also try a front to rear motion and push in and pull out. Anything?

Second, put a jack under the right front and lift the wheel up.
1. Repeat #1 push/pulls on the wheel again; any difference or anything not firm and tight?
2. Do you hear anything out of the ordinary when you rotate the wheel by hand? Mild scuffing sound of the brake pads against the rotor is normal. Turn the wheel very slowly and try to feel the vibration of any grinding or binding.
3. Check all of the front right suspension components looking for wear. Push/pull on all of the suspension components to see if any of the bushings are loose and/or worn.

Let us know what you find.

09-15-2011, 05:02 PM	#2
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Maybe someone else can figure this out with the information provided but I need a little more to go on... First, with the engine off and the car stationary, pull and push on the right front wheel looking for any play or looseness. Push/pull in a top to bottom motion and also try a front to rear motion and push in and pull out. Anything? Second, put a jack under the right front and lift the wheel up. 1. Repeat #1 push/pulls on the wheel again; any difference or anything not firm and tight? 2. Do you hear anything out of the ordinary when you rotate the wheel by hand? Mild scuffing sound of the brake pads against the rotor is normal. Turn the wheel very slowly and try to feel the vibration of any grinding or binding. 3. Check all of the front right suspension components looking for wear. Push/pull on all of the suspension components to see if any of the bushings are loose and/or worn. Let us know what you find. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 09-15-2011 at 05:05 PM.