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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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