1992 Honda Accord Front end issues

1992 HONDA ACCORD
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BERRYBOY777
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I was giving this honda and when i took it for a ride, at low speeds the whole front end of the car jerks left then right as well the steering wheel does to. when i speed up the jerk gets faster and less noticeable but its still in the steering wheel...it goes left and pulls then right then left and so on i replaces ball joints and still the same ,,,,,,,also when i turn the wheel to the left at 30mph and over theres a knocking but only at a certaing point in the turn i need help thanks
May 31, 2009 at 10:18 AM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

As for the steering check the tie rod ends. It could also be the steering rack going bad.

The knocking when turning it is possible that a CV Axle is going bad.

Jack vehicle up and check for excessive play in the wheel and the CV Axle on both sides.

Post results....


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May 31, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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BERRYBOY777
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thanks but the knock was from the other ball joints and the pulling was due to a giant bubblr on the inside of the tire
Jun 2, 2009 at 6:13 PM
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