So, as you guys might have noticed I was replacing the WW fluid pump on the beater Elantra, i noticed something that might be of concern.
A few months ago, I had the front struts replaced (SenSen brand) by a neighborhood mechanic. Had an alignment done soon afterwards, too. However the car has been pulling to the right ever since replacement of struts were done, even after alignment - lately I've been noticing that the steering wheel "snags" at certain (several) points when I turn the wheel sharply, esp. when the car is NOT moving or moving very slow. (Like when parking)
And today I noticed this: (This is the driver side strut mount)
(strut NUT seems to be in center still, as it aligned correcly with the dust cap.)
BUT LOOK AT THE AREA AROUND THE STRUT NUT FROM 2 o'clock to 7 o'clock... WHAT is going on there? is this dangerous ?
Passenger side for comparison: (all seems ok there)
A few months ago, I had the front struts replaced (SenSen brand) by a neighborhood mechanic. Had an alignment done soon afterwards, too. However the car has been pulling to the right ever since replacement of struts were done, even after alignment - lately I've been noticing that the steering wheel "snags" at certain (several) points when I turn the wheel sharply, esp. when the car is NOT moving or moving very slow. (Like when parking)
And today I noticed this: (This is the driver side strut mount)
(strut NUT seems to be in center still, as it aligned correcly with the dust cap.)
BUT LOOK AT THE AREA AROUND THE STRUT NUT FROM 2 o'clock to 7 o'clock... WHAT is going on there? is this dangerous ?
Passenger side for comparison: (all seems ok there)