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broken lower A-frame aftermath vibration issue
Posted by MS (more from MS) on Mon, 7 Apr 2003 15:19:23
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Had to happen eventually, right? While reversing in a parking lot for a spot, the front right lower A-frame suspension bracket snapped at it's rear most corner when I applied the brakes. A very typical circumstance for that to happen from what I've read on here. Because I was moving rearward and braking at the time of the break, this caused the front wheel to lodge against the inner fender lip. I ended up having to remove the tire and replace it with the smaller diameter spare tire in order to push it into a parking spot. Of course, at the moment it happened I didn't know exactly what the problem was. All I knew was the car stopped suddenly with a clunk, followed by a terrible grinding noise when I tried to move forward in first gear, which I later understood was the result of the outer drive shaft inner joint pulled free from the inner driver.
After enlisting an associate to drive me out to the parts yard the following day to find a suitable A-frame replacement, I was able to remove the damaged bracket and install the new (used) one. With the repaired right front suspension back in place, the test drive revealed a considerable vibration under acceleration in every gear. Any hints as to what that may be? I'll guess a damaged inner driver? Other possibilities are the outer drive shaft and the inner bearing jount. Any and all experienced insights are welcome.
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