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Old 12-23-2003, 12:44 PM
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the front whenever I make hard turns...does it when driving fast and slow.. I can feel the clunks thru the steering wheel. damn! is something loose on my steering?? control arms? sway bar? what can it be! I'm afraid I'm gonna make one hard turn and something part is gonna fly off! any help, thx.
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control arms.... cv boots wouldnt cause vibrations in wheel though
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Is the steering wheel binding up when you turn the wheel in the morning(when the car is cold)? Also check the strut housings. I assume you have already check the notorious front end control arms.
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no actually...it was happening even before it started getting colder. I haven't had anything checked yet..I just want to see if anyone else had this issue before I took it to the shop... thx for the input.
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Default Check your upper control arms

they have ball joints that make the front
woble when turning
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