PULLING TO THE LEFT/LOOSE STEERING

WOODMCH0

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CHEVROLET CAVALIER

1. Chevy cavalier z24 2.4L
2. 176,000
3. Stick Shift
4. Strange sounds or smells - N/A
5. Fluid leaks - N/A
6. Past repair history - alignments, new tires

1. What are some things that might contibute to pulling to the left on acceleration as well as being like "losse" when steering? I have proper infaltion on the tires and they are goodyear tires, so the not cheap ones. Still can not figure out what else might set this pulling.

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CHEVY22

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Check the engine and trans mounts for excessive play first

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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 AT 9:24 PM

KYLEMCNEEL

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Ok. First check you wheel bearings by liftin the car up. Place you hand at a 10 and 5 position on the tire. Try to wiggle it. If you get alot of play then there is your problem. Next check the ball joint. Place you hands at the 12 and 6 positions. Does the same. If alot of play then that needs replaced. Now the inner and outer tie rods. Check by the same way but use the 9 and 3 postions. Hand postions mean like on a clock. Sorry had to add that. Cause I tell people that and they have no clue what i'm talking about. Anyway do this for both sides. A wheel bearing will give you the pull and loose steering. So will the ball joint. The tie rods will just give you loose steering. Hit me back if you need more help. I check like 3 times a day