CV axle and lower control arm replacement?

Tiny
ROSIE THE RIVITER
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  • 2009 NISSAN ROGUE
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 77,000 MILES
The left front CV axle, and both frontal control arms need replacing. How dangerous is my car to drive before I can get this fixed?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 11:23 AM

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Tiny
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What is the reason for the control arms being replaced? If they are loose and are causing the vibration then I would not drive it. However, if they are not loose and the vibration is caused by the rotors being warped then it is okay for now.

Let's start why the vehicle needs these parts and then we can go from there. Normally when the brakes pulsate when pressed it is because the rotors are warped but again we need to find out why these other parts need replaced. Thanks
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Thursday, October 1st, 2020 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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Here are two guides to help walk you through the repair with instructions in the diagrams below to help you with your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2020 AT 9:41 AM

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