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WVZR-1 · 12-19-2012

The "rear axle shift" isn't necessarily something created by the impact. It's possible that it has been there since the car left BG. It's just been "brought to your attention" by the impact. There's many others out there with similar issues.

By all means check everything that you can check and pay "particular" attention to the front pinion area of the differential where the c-beam attaches. I've seen two cars that were "fractured" in this area, one for sure had "clipped a curb" the other had right rear damage and had "new parts tags" on some components. If it was a soft hit the fractures might not be readily visible, it will require a close inspection. I might have snap-shots of one, it's been several years.

The rear bearing replacement is almost a "just do it" if the impact was sufficient to do the damage you mention!

12-19-2012	#6
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,884	Re: Rear Suspension Alignment The "rear axle shift" isn't necessarily something created by the impact. It's possible that it has been there since the car left BG. It's just been "brought to your attention" by the impact. There's many others out there with similar issues. By all means check everything that you can check and pay "particular" attention to the front pinion area of the differential where the c-beam attaches. I've seen two cars that were "fractured" in this area, one for sure had "clipped a curb" the other had right rear damage and had "new parts tags" on some components. If it was a soft hit the fractures might not be readily visible, it will require a close inspection. I might have snap-shots of one, it's been several years. The rear bearing replacement is almost a "just do it" if the impact was sufficient to do the damage you mention!