Side to Side wheel movement

[spyder97gs]

My passenger side wheel wiggles side to side with about an inch of freeplay on both sides. What is this an indicator of? Tie-rods or balljoints? My axle needs replaced I know that already. My wheel squeaks, creecks, and everything else when driving. Thanks.

 

[Spidey]

Sounds like you need a wheel bearing, how many miles are on the car?

 

[GritsnGravy]

I would bet it is the wheel bearing. Replace it and you should fix your problem.

 

[RamenPride]

I would bet it is the wheel bearing. Replace it and you should fix your problem.

I concur

 

[wret]

Does it move top and bottom or just side to side?

 

[ImportModder]

Side to side indicated tie rods. Top to bottom AND side to side indicates wheel bearings. Bad wheel bearings make a roaring sound while driving. Hard to miss.

 

[spyder97gs]

ONLY side to side. Now top and bottom movement. I put the front end back together, and when I originally took the tie-rod from the knuckle, I noticed the inner tie-rod just dropped straight down and had no stiffness to it. Last tie-rod I put on a car was rigid and not completely loose. Wheel bearings have been replaced recently. Did a motor swap and 5spd swap, trying to work all the bugs out now. Damn passenger side wheel is squeaking like crazy. It doesn't roar though.