dzenisn
11-03-2004, 08:22 AM
Hi guys, I am new to this thread so please forgive if I brake some rules. I need an advice. I had me wheels alligned recently and the guys at sears forgot to tighten my right fron adjustable ball joint. consequently while driving the vehicle made poping noises. I maybe drove on it for 80miles plus, not knwing what it was. I took it to honda mechanic and they tightened it but said it was so lose that the axle and wheel bearing were damaged. I took the bill to sears but they claim there is no way honda mechanics can prove there was any damage done to the axle and wheel bearings. They called honda and asked if they could prove damage weas done, honda said they could not conclusevle prove damage was done or that it was not. Sears redid allignemnt and the car drives fine now, no popping noises (which I assume was top of the loose ball joint hitting the plastic fender) and it steers fine. Sears thorougly inspected the axle and wheel bearing assemlby and again they would pay to replace the part because there was no evidence damage was done. The sears manager told me that I should be ok and if something happenms come and see him. Question? Is honda dealer full of shit because they first told me the axle was destroyed and then changed their story when talking to sears mechanics (oh yeah the warrany wouldnt cover it because it was due to bad allignemnt done by sears, were talking $520 for new axle, wheel bearings and and labor). I would appreciate any input. Should I be worried about the axhle busting up. the car drives fine now, no noises. Is it safe to drive?