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This weekend at the track, as I was entering into a sweeping right turn with some speed, the bolts that hold the left rear upper control arm to the hub broke causing the wheel to collapse into the wheel well. I was able to affirm that once I got the wheel off.
I believe that when the tire got jammed into the wheel well, this caused the short shaft to become severely stressed and consequently broke.
What I am unclear of is what the extent of damage is. When this happened, there was a moderate amount oil leaking from rear of car. I was able to confirm is was not engine oil as those levels are still full. When the short shaft breaks, could it cause the transmission oil to leak out or I am dealing with a damaged transmission as well. Appreciate your input.
I believe that when the tire got jammed into the wheel well, this caused the short shaft to become severely stressed and consequently broke.
What I am unclear of is what the extent of damage is. When this happened, there was a moderate amount oil leaking from rear of car. I was able to confirm is was not engine oil as those levels are still full. When the short shaft breaks, could it cause the transmission oil to leak out or I am dealing with a damaged transmission as well. Appreciate your input.