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Wheel rubbing '96 850R

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
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WickyWah
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Year and Model: 93 850 GLT, 96 850R
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Wheel rubbing '96 850R

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Okay, guys. I've spent the day trying to change my CV axles, struts, and end links. The CV axle was completely seized in the hub, so we had to bang it out with a hammer. The first end link we put on broke at the bolt, so we could only get one side done. When we got the whole thing assembled again and took a test drive I'm getting really bad wheel rubbing in the well. It happens when I turn to the right (we worked on the passenger side).Thinking we may have trashed the bearing when trying to get the axle out. Anyone have any thoughts?

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Post by abscate »

It is hard to see how a trashed bearing alters steering geometry

More likely a broken upper strut bearing, ball joint, or tie rod end ( inner or outer)
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