I had the car up on a lift because I could sense a bit of free play in the wheels (the car had an accident before) and the mech said that the 'torsion rod' seemed to be bent because there was some free play when he rocked the wheel. The wheel moved in a bit so I'm guessing a bent rod or a bad bearing?. However, I don't believe a Z has a torsion rod which is what the mech called it. What is this part? Thanks.

 

okay, sorry, dunno why I thought there was a front diff on a rwd. anyway, what could possibly be causing this free play?

 

there is no front diff

 

"Diff"

Try and post a picture of the bent part.

 

hey hey, I corrected myself before you guys told me, lol. Last car I drove was fwd.

 

Take it to a mechanic who is familiar with the z.....

 

there could be a compress rod(w/ a balljoint) that connects knuckle to the frame,
http://www.c o u r t e s y p a r t s.com/350z-parts-z33-2003-2008/genuine-nissan-parts/axle-suspension/401-front-suspension/-c-714_715_800_802.html
(54469) ?

I have encounter a couple of them having play on the bushing. You might hear noise when car going over bumps, while balljoints, bearing and tierods are fine.

 

fair enough, I don't like dealerships so would somewhere like speedstar be good for this kind of thing?

 

I would say speak with "edvy", the guy who posted above you... He has alot of experience with our platform.. countless hours of wrench time..

Its to bad that you live in Ottawa .. perhaps some of the local Ott/Hull members could recommend a shop?

 

oh, well I'm actually moving to Toronto end of month! Does edvy own a garage?

 

Yes, he is the owner of Advance PowerHouse..

http://www.advancepowerhouse.com/contactus.html

You could always pm him..

 

the rod going from front ( transmission) to diff is called main drive shaft ,it can only be damage if u go over very big bumb ,there r 2 more drive shafts going from diff to rear wheels they r very hard to bend ,if u hit from side then it could be one of ur control arm which is bend ,, my garage is in markham named KSL AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT SHOP ,give me shout when u need me ......................................

 

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