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Old 04-30-2013, 10:39 AM
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I've been getting a wobble when I veer left at high speeds. It makes me think of when my cv joint went out on my van. Any suggestions?
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Need to investigate. Jack front end up and check for slack. Could be anything.

Its not a cv joint for sure. Im assuming u knew that though.
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Need to investigate. Jack front end up and check for slack. Could be anything.

Its not a cv joint for sure. Im assuming u knew that though.
I thought it might be cause when the CV joint on my van went out it did the exact same thing. Do you think it could be suspension issues? Our a loose control arm?
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I'd says its the equivalent to a CV. That side axle ujoint is probably bad.
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Originally Posted by Shivelyporsche
I'd says its the equivalent to a CV. That side axle ujoint is probably bad.
damn that would suck
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damn that would suck
It's not that bad. It's a $15 part.
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Originally Posted by Shivelyporsche

It's not that bad. It's a $15 part.
Ok awesome how would I check if it's bad?
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Ok awesome how would I check if it's bad?
Try and wiggle it at the joint.
If its wobbling freely its bad
Even if its tight it can be bad though.
To be 100% you'd have to pull the half shaft and check for play.
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Originally Posted by Shivelyporsche

Try and wiggle it at the joint.
If its wobbling freely its bad
Even if its tight it can be bad though.
To be 100% you'd have to pull the half shaft and check for play.
okay thank you for your help.
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