Front end wonder/grinding

DrumKidd

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2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege #2043 Silver
Recently, I thought the alignment was off causing some wonder/drift in the steering system. Also, whenever turning the wheel hard left or right, there is a loud grinding. So, before having the technician at work put it on the rack, I checked the front end for any play in the system (loose, broken, or anything out of spec.). Everything was in good condition and had no play. Alignment was out both front and right rear. After having the alignment competed, no problems. Still however, it feels as though it still got a slight drift. Sharp turns left and right still seem to be grinding. Shafts seem to have no play and ball joints seem to be tight, as well as every other component.

Just curious if anyone has had similar issues and how they were corrected.
 
Hmmmm....i would have to say check the backing plates for the brake rotors, they may be bent slightly maybe from installing wheels/brakes and such

As for the wandering, a possible bad tire would br my guess...try rotating tires the front to rear, rear to front
 
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