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Replaced lower control arm/ball joint now have issue...


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Mar 23, 2009, 5:05 AM

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Last Thursday my ball joint (lower control arm) broke on the passenger side of my 1997 Eagle Talon ESI 2.0 DOHC. I replaced the control arm on Saturday and with a great deal of nervousness have been driving it Sunday and today (this was my first control arm replacement).

The car rides perfect! Better than it did when I bought it. But for some reason whenever I turn the car to the right there is a growl, a very distinct growl, which appears to emanate from the driver side of the car. Six months ago I had the driver's side lower control arm/ball joint replaced by a professional so I'm pretty sure that I'm ok on ball joints and control arms.

Does anybody have any ideas as to what could be causing the growl?

130,000 miles.


Loren Champlain Sr
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Mar 23, 2009, 3:58 PM

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The symptoms suggest a left front wheel bearing. Of course, check the brakes, first.
Loren
SW Washington


Carcrazy1
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Mar 23, 2009, 9:37 PM

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Make sure that whenever you go for a replacement of any part the wheel alingnment has also to be checked.

It takes a few minuites but it will be flawless

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(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Mar 24, 2009, 1:34 AM)






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