I replaced my driver side axle with a nice reman from Raxles. Everything went well and the axle fit great, but now when I accelerate my car pulls to the left. If Im driving steady or slowing down it doesn't pull, just when accelerating. Do I need to do an alignment after axle replacement? Is it possible to mess up the alignment when taking the old one out? I did have to pry some of the front suspension apart as its been awhile since its been apart....

I unbolted the fork from the lca, and unbolted the knuckle from the lca. Getting the knuckle free of the lca did require some force.... I just tied the knuckle up out of my way and that was it. Axle out, new one in and same process in reverse.....

If its not the alignment what would it be?

Thanks

 

Sounds like an allignment problem to me. I pulled my suspension apart today and when I put it back together - my car began to pull me to the right, but before it was fine. I could be wrong, but just my educated guess. Hope you figure it out!

 

Thats all I can think of is the alignment..... At least I was planning on an alignment after my other axle and new coilovers.

 

honestly all I can think of is getting an alignment. IF, it doesnt stop the pulling we will atleast be able to see the results of it and if there is bent suspension parts.
But generaly it is solved by an alignment.

 

Yeah also check your axles/ball joints... make sure both sides are in tact.

 

Normal Operation of a FWD:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque_steering

 

I know its not torque steer. I've had this car with the R for about 5yrs now, and know its attitude.

Ive pretty much narrowed it down to an over tightened axle nut that is pinching the wheel bearing.