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Old 11-16-2006, 11:39 AM
Carrameow Carrameow is offline
Coming back from burnout
 
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: in the Pacific Northwest
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That was a Low Blow...

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Originally Posted by JimmyL View Post
Look under dash for signs of a fire.....
On a more serious note:

4. Front End Inspection: Jack the car up and place it on Jack Stands. Inspect the rubber covers on the Ball Joints, tire rods, upper control arm and stabilize bars. Look for signs of cracks on the rubber covers. Cracks on these rubber covers will more or less necessitate replacement of these components.
Of these items, ball joint replacement is the most labor intensive.
While the car is on Jackstands, and with the engine off, turn the Steering wheel fully from left to right and right to left and note any unusual noises.
Finally give the Right and Left side a nice firm bounce and not the condition of the front Shock Absorbers.
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