Just did DIY repairs to my wife's 2004 Toyota Highlander FWD, 2.4L 4 cyc. Replaced all four struts and sway bars, replaced both knuckle bushings connecting the rear wheel trailing arms, replaced all four motor mounts, front lower control arms, both cv axels and the rack and pinion assembly (with new outer tie rods). Everything seems to be working properly up until a few days ago. Noticed a wobble from the front passenger tire when accelerating from a stop while turning left. It it increases until I straighten out then dissipates. I checked for play at 12 and 6 then 3 and 9...there was none. I will swap the front tires with the rear but I don't think its a bent rim and the tires are new so that shouldn't be an issue either. Wondering if its a bad wheel bearing. Your thoughts?
It's a good size vehicle and thus strong suspension. Jack up, get 2x4 and use as leverage under the tire and see it you get slop. Don't drive, find the problem as something came loose most likely up there. BTW, good job taking on that task and saving $$$$.
And no, don't think it's a wheel bearing based off info and you should have felt that with the test and pretty sure your not a 98 pound weakling doin the clock test.
Thanks for the info...I'll let you know what comes out of it.