Wheel sideways
A car hit my back passenger's side, and now my back passenger wheel is sideways.
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The suspension and/or unibody frame of your vehicle has been damaged from the impact causing the wheel to sit sideways. It sounds as though your vehicle is unsafe to drive. I suggest you have a professional inspect your vehicle to assess and repair the damage.
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For 1998, the dimensions for your Vibe are:
205/55 R16.
The Vibe is front-wheel drive and comes with a 1.8L DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, making 132 horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 128 pounds-feet of torque at 4400 rpm, and mated to either a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
This Factory OEM Pontiac rim comes equipped on a 2002-2008 Pontiac Vibe. This is an aluminum wheel with a diameter of 16″ and a width of 6.5″. This Pontiac Vibe wheel has 5 lug holes and a bolt pattern of 100mm.
Manufactured by the Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI in Fremont, California, the Vibe succeeded the Chevrolet Prizm in production at NUMMI and like the Prizm, it was derived from the Toyota Corolla, making it the last of the GM and Toyota developed S-body cars.
Used 2004 Pontiac Vibe Overview
The Used 2004 Pontiac Vibe comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual.
Not really, because they have been jointly developed by General Motors and Toyota, and that`s why they have so much in common. In fact, they can be described as non-identical twins. If their bodies differ a little bit, the cabin is exactly the same, except the logo on the steering wheel and some accessories of course!
Find the information in your vehicle owner`s manual in the glove compartment or on the tire information sticker on your driver`s side door. Usually those elements contain all the information related to your tire size and specifications as well as the appropriate tire pressure.
Where can I find my tire size? The tire size for your vehicle and wheels can be found in two places: Sidewall of your tire. Inside frame of the driver side door.
. Featuring a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, this version of the Vibe has a top speed of 128 mph.
A compact sports wagon, the 2005 Pontiac Vibe is powered by a 126 hp four-cylinder and is available with 2WD or AWD.
Notes: Gap 0.044″.
The most popular cars with PCD 5×114,3 are: Honda Civic oraz Accord, Nissan Qashqai, Dacia Duster, Hyundai i30 and x35, Renault Megane III and Laguna III, Kia Cee`d, Sportage and Venga, Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander and ASX, Toyota Auris and Avensis III, Citroen C-Crosser, Suzuki SX4, Fiat Sedici, Mazda 3.
Another way to find your bolt pattern is to measure the distance from the center of one hole to the center of the diagonal hole. This measurement should be in millimeters. Once you have this measurement, you can compare it to a bolt pattern guide to determine your vehicle`s bolt pattern.
As mentioned above, the most common six-lug bolt pattern for Chevy vehicles is six-lug, 5.5-inch. Chevy has used the 6×5.5 bolt pattern for its 1500 4×4 pickup trucks since the late 60s.
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Can front wheel drive car engine power rear wheel drive
ANSWER : Anything is possible with enough engineering. The changes you are looking at would take major structural changes and would definitely not be an easy job. You could possibly consult a manufacturing engineer to get more details on how this could actually be carried out and whether it would be feasible.
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4 wheel high wont work, 2 wheel and 4 wheel low will. 1997 GMC Sierra Electronic shift (of course). Replaced the front axel actuat
ANSWER : You are correct to think that the transfer case itself or the control module for it could be causing this issue. The only other possibility would be a wiring issue directly behind the switch preventing the four wheel drive high setting from working properly. I would enlist in the assistance of a qualified professional to check your four wheel drive circuit with a wiring diagram and digital multimeter to determine if the issue is electrical or mechanical. Once this has been done, the correct repair procedure can be identified.
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I hear an abnormal noise from front driver’s side wheel. It sounds like a wheel bearing but not sure.
ANSWER : A wheel bearing noise can be different between vehicles as some designs may vary a little. The most common is a roaring noise that may change when going around turns. It may be louder going in one direction or the other or just make a loud noise all of the time. The wheel hub presses into the wheel bearing. The hub is where the studs are for the wheel to be bolted onto the steering knuckle and the bearing provides the support for the wheel and weight of the vehicle. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic who can come out and take a closer look at your wheel bearing noise to offer a more personal diagnosis.
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All wheels are slightly bent and one wheel is cracked
ANSWER : When the vehicle’s rims develop these type of cracks, they should be replaced immediately. The cracks can make the wheel unstable and should not be driven on until it is repaired. The most common causes of trims cracking in this manner is due to potholes or other impact damage. The wheels may have a fault, if they have all failed at once. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to inspect your steering, suspension, and wheels in order to diagnose this fault.
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How to make front wheel drive car to a rare wheel or all wheel drive
ANSWER : You would be better off trading the vehicle out for a vehicle that has all wheel drive. There is no way to add the additional drive you want.
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Steering wheel does not center
ANSWER : The problem to me sounds like you have worn out bushings that hold the power steering rack and pinion assembly. This is why your steering wheel gets off center in the direction of the turn. Have the steering inspected and the bushings replaced if they are bad. You should have no problems then.
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When I put my car up on the jack and the front wheel comes up and I go to loosen it the wheel hole wheel moves left to right like
ANSWER : What you are describing sounds like free play in the tie rods. Your car has enough miles on it for this to be a problem. The tie rods are the link between the steering gearbox and the front wheels and as they wear, they will develop a certain amount of free play. There are about six pieces there that can be replaced as needed to tighten things up again. You can contact Your Mechanic to have a technician come out to your home or office to check out your front end and advise you on which pieces need to be replaced. Don’t put this off too long. Eventually, a worn tie rod can separate, if that happens, you will lose control of the car.
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Popping noise, wheels won’t turn
ANSWER : For your 2001 Chrysler LHS, the inner tie rods are attached to the steering gear with a retaining bolt and a lock tab. If the bolts are not torqued enough and the lock tab engaged, the bolts can back out and fall off. Have the bolts replaced with new lock tabs. Make sure the new bolts are tightened to specified torque of 75 ft lbs. following technical bulletin 19-001-01. I would also recommend having all the steering components checked for damaged.
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