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Question: 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, mileage: 138,000.
While I was changing my tire I cross-threaded a lug and broke off one stud. My question
is on my model can the stud be knocked out and a new one pressed in or is it part
of the axle like some similar cars.
Answer: The wheel studs press out and press in from the opposite
side.
Question: 1997 Dodge Caravan, mileage: 120,000. How do I straighten
out my wheel alignment?
Answer: This is not something you can do yourself; it takes technical
equipment, which wheel alignment places have.
Question: 2002 Chrysler 300M, mileage: 95,000. Get noticeable front
"wheel wobble" after backing car down home driveway ramp to street where front wheels
"bounce" in gutter while turned. "Straightens out" after one or two blocks.
Mechanics can't "see" anything, did brakes, checked 6,000 mi. tires.
Answer: You probably have some worn front-end components,
i.e. lower ball joints or tie rod ends. An alignment service center should
be able to check out your car and find the problem.
Question: 2002 Ford Mustang Colt, mileage: 75,000. It looks like the back
wheels are locked up. Cannot drive backwards and driving forward produces smoke
and loud squealing noises. Is this a problem with the brakes locking up or could
it be the back axle?
Answer: Remove the rear wheels and brake drums and inspect. If ok, your
could have a rear differential that has failed.
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