Important! : Rear Axle Problem, in need of advise

  1. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2
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    I dont know alot about cars and im learning as i go along, ive come across a problem with the rear passenger side wheel, it seems to be rubbing against the rear bumper when driven. Ive taken the wheel off and had a look if i could see anything off set but i dont really know what i should be looking for.
    Heres a couple pictures of it, theres a gap of 6CM on the left side of the wheel and a gap of 1 cm on the right. Surely something is wrong?

    Does anyone know what this could be?

  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
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    1st i`d have a go at re-aligning the rear bumper.

    Steve.
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  3. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Apr 2009 Orpington Posts: 1406 My son drives a Poseidon Blue Saxo Mk2 1.6i VTR.
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    Hi Aaron,

    Excellent post. You may be better off asking the same question here: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=133

    IM Axle's may be best placed to advise you on the problem and as a Premium member you will get a 10% discount.

    I have a similar problem where the wheels, looked at from the rear are: |--\

    IM suggested that the bearings on the arm connecting to the rear beam may be collapsed.
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  4. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Apr 2009 Orpington Posts: 1406 My son drives a Poseidon Blue Saxo Mk2 1.6i VTR.
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    Also, have you jacked up the rear and checked the wheel bearings are ok? IF not try this first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5khjK0y6PIw but it seems to extreme to be a wheel bearing
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  5. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BobC View Post
    Also, have you jacked up the rear and checked the wheel bearings are ok? IF not try this first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5khjK0y6PIw but it seems to extreme to be a wheel bearing
    I couldn’t hear any noise and there isnt much movement in the wheel however i think it may be sitting at an angle |--/ very slightly. And i think the Bushes may have perished if this could be the problem ?