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#591435 04/01/03 03:08 PM
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Hey everyone! I have a problem, I was pulling into my driveway when I looked away for one second and my car went a foot too far to the right and I ended up jumping the curb with the front right wheel! Now I notice when I'm slowing down at about 15-20 mph I get a thumping sound, sounds like a loose lug and everytime the wheel spins that side of the wheel hits the rotor. It doesn't do the sound if the wheels are turned only when going straight. I checked the lugs and they seem to be pretty tight. Any Ideas? Thanks
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#591436 04/01/03 03:15 PM
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You may have screwed up your CV joint. If you're not proficient in repairing stuff like that (like me) then get to the shop and have them take a look.

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#591437 04/01/03 03:37 PM
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Coil springs/retainers are suspect on 'tours, I found. Might want to check that out, or at least keep that in mind as a potential failure in waiting. Good luck there, and pls. do be careful driving 'til you figure it out. I posted my horror story (coil broke loose, went into front tire) a while back, found it's a TSB -and an extended coverage thing- for non-SVT's only. Let me know if it is the coil, I'm making a list...

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#591438 04/01/03 04:41 PM
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If I jack the car up, what do I need to look for to see if it is indeed the cv joints or any suspension component at that?


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