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PCDUKE1913
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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How to test ball joints for wear 98 monte. Car pulling to left
Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 8:04 PM

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FIXITMR
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Raise tire by jacking under lower a frame and grab tire and try to move around. Any loose/worn parts will show as wobble in tire. If wobble is detected, look at ball joint/tie rod end/other for teltale sloppiness/play.
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 8:49 PM
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BLACKOP555
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When is the vehicle pulling left. During acceleration only or when going down the road at a steady speed?
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 11:18 PM

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