When driving around my neighborhood, everything seems fine. But when I get on the highway, the passenger side rear wheel starts to wobble at about 40-45 mph. Is this an axle issue?
Rear wheel wobble
- Thread starter Viceroy
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Maybe....but could be bent rim too. You're sure it's a wobble and not vibration due to out of balance tire?
I had a death wobble and it kinda felt the same. It stopped when I slowed down. I suppose I could rotate the wheels and see if the wobble follows.
IF after balancing and rotating the tires and the problem persists then you should check for a bent axle or axle flange.
This can be done by jacking up the rear differential and removing the wheel on the passenger rear.
Chock the front tires and place jack stands under the rear differential before removing the tire.
Remove the brake drum if you have rear drum brakes.
Spin the drivers side tire holding a piece of chalk near the passenger side axle flange and check for consistent contact (360*) on the flange face.
While spinning the axle listen closely for grinding sounds; your axle bearing could be badly worn causing the wobble.
This can be done by jacking up the rear differential and removing the wheel on the passenger rear.
Chock the front tires and place jack stands under the rear differential before removing the tire.
Remove the brake drum if you have rear drum brakes.
Spin the drivers side tire holding a piece of chalk near the passenger side axle flange and check for consistent contact (360*) on the flange face.
While spinning the axle listen closely for grinding sounds; your axle bearing could be badly worn causing the wobble.
Jack it up and rotate it and see what it looks like, should be able to spot a bent rim/axel flange pretty easily.