need to kn ow what is wrong with my front end

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
207,843 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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LAURIEFRANKS
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I have a 99 grandam . yesterday i was driving going around a cyrve and car made loud boom that came from drivers front end, and its been making a popping noice when i make turns and go around curves now, also it pulls real hard to the left now, what is possible wrong with it, and what may the cost be?
Apr 17, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Check for a broken coil spring and for the tire tipped in or out on top. Measure the ride height from the ground to two matching points on each side of the car. If the height is off by over an inch, suspect the coil spring. Be careful when feeling around as the broken ends can be very sharp. It is also common for them to puncture the sidewall of the tire.

The lower struts' mounting bolt holes have to be made adjustable when an alignment is needed. If the mounting bolts are not tightened sufficiently, they can let the strut move and greatly affect the alignment. In that case you will see the top of the tire tipped in or out a bunch.
Apr 17, 2011 at 10:51 PM