Strange Wheel Wobble

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Strange Wheel Wobble

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Hi Guys,

Just driven the 360 back from where it's being stored whilst it's undergoing a new sill/arch repair and remembered that before it got laid up for a couple of months it had a strange wheel wobble when turning right. It's the passenger side wheel when that is loaded up on gradual sweeping bends.

Only occurs at speeds above ~45mph and only when turning right, feels like the wheel is almost loose :? Chcked all the wheel nuts and none of them are lose... so am I right in thinking wheel bearing? Although unlike any other bearing wear it's not making any noise. Or could it be suspension related? Top mounts? I'm pretty confident it isn't a bent rim as it's kinda gradually got worse.

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Steering rack?
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Post by sven360 »

Check the bearings first sounds like the castle nut has worked loose.That bending the tab over carry on is pretty pi$$ poor.Jack 'er up and check for play before you get covered in grease :wink:
Should've used a split pin Mr Volvo-better safe than sorry. :roll:
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Post by SteveP »

Definitely not the rack - it's brand new :lol:

Thanks for the tip Sven, I'll get it jacked up over the weekend and check the play.
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Post by 340GLT »

I will put money on bottom ball joint tbh, mine did this! Was driving it no problem until i put new tight suspension on, hen i noticed the big wobble!!
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Post by retrocool73 »

Funnily enough I've just had to replace the front wheel bearings & the bottom ball joints on my black 360, they were completely knackered.
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