1991 Plymouth Acclaim front struts

Tiny
UNCLERICK50
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  • 1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
This car has a front end problem probably related to worn out struts between 30to40 MPH there is a pretty good wobble that will slowly go away, but will appear again This appeared after changing two front tires and greasing front suspension QUESTION do I need to replace the mcpherson struts or do I have worn out suspension components
Monday, November 17th, 2008 AT 12:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Try the bounce test. Bounce the front of the car. If it stops bouncing in three or less bounces, the struts are good. If that is the case, I would check ball joints, and all other steering components. This is odd to have occurred after new tires were put on it. I wonder if there is a problem with one of the tires? There could be a shifted belt causing the tire to be out of round.

Check that out and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, March 20th, 2009 AT 10:05 PM

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