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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Frame, Cv joint, Tire.
Mileage: 210,000 miles.

Asked on January 14, 2012

I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Gtp and the right front tire seems to be "jumping" any suggestions or advice?

When u start to accelerate the right front tire seems to bounce and the cv joint hits the frame. I have replaced the cv joint but no luck, my abs light also turns on and the traction control turns off.. Also where the cv joint enters the transmission it got alot of play.
thanks for your time.
Avatar Asked by dsalazar

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Replied on January 14, 2012

jumping tire- bad strut(most likely), loose control arm bushings, bad tie rod, bad ball joint, bent wheel, bad wheel bearings. What do you mean a lot of play where it enters the transmission? in and out or up and down. If it is moving up and down, it should be leaking fluid, is it? If so, that's bad mkay?

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 14, 2012

Its not leaking fluid but it is making cut marks into my frame. so im guessing its moving up and down... Is there anyway i could get a diagram to look further into it.?
Also tomorrow i could send some pics if that would help in any way. much appreciated.

Tiny Response from dsalazar
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Replied on January 14, 2012

Send me pics

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 15, 2012

I Have a two pics for you. hopefully it helps at all..

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Replied on January 15, 2012

i can't see where or how its hitting the frame

Tiny Answered by ProAutoTech (expert)
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Replied on January 15, 2012

In the first picture where my hand is, that cylinder is whats hitting the frame.

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Replied on January 16, 2012

Worn or broken engine mounts possibly, wort looking into.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on January 17, 2012

Ok. Thanks. Thats What A Couple People told me. But thanks for the say so.

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