98GreenTegGSR

I replaced the driver side axle on my 98 GSR today due to a torn CV boot on my old axle. The install went fine, but when I went out for a test drive I noticed quite a bit of pull to the left when accelerating in any gear. When coasting in gear or neutral there is no pull. I have checked that the new axle is inserted all the way into the intermediate shaft, and the tie rod ball joint looks ok. I have searched and found a couple posts describing exactly the same symptoms but none with any resolutions. Can anyone think of anything else to check before I return this axle and start over again with a different one?

Thank you.

Arsenal

What axle did you get? If autozone napa etc then another bad axle. Spend more on a set of raxles etc and you will be fine.

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

I've had similar situation with axles from advanced auto parts.. If you did use the cheaper parts store axles.. it's possible you received a defective axle.. or it's possibly out of balance.. just my .02

B serious

iTrader: (1)

Could be a bad axle. But did you tighten the axle nut completely after the install?

majinsoftware

You most likely need to get a wheel alignment.
Or you damaged the lower control arm bush.

98GreenTegGSR

Thanks for the replies. The axle I got was a "new" GSP axle from Advance Auto Parts. Should I return this thing for another GSP or possibly get their re-man axle which is some other off brand?

Arsenal

Return it and get a decent one. If you would have searched you would have found numerous topics regarding axles.

98GreenTegGSR

Resolved. I ended up returning the "new" GSP axle and getting a Powerline reman axle. After installation the pulling to the left when accelerating is gone. Therefore, I either reassembled something wacky the first time, or the axle was in fact faulty. I hope this helps someone in the future. Thanks to those who helped out.