I crashed and broke the swinging arm on the left hand side?

2002 VOLVO V70
75,000 MILES • FWD • MANUAL
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LAMBIE5281
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I crashed and broke the swinging arm on the left hand side. It was replaced with a new one and a new alloy and tyre. The front wheels were tracked and balanced and the left brake fluid bleed. It's still not driving right and doesn't handle any where close to what it used to. Any suggestions?
May 26, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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Hello,

Are you talking about the control arm that was broken?
Because the swinging arm of swing arm is used to attach the rear wheel of a motorcycle.

As for the vehicle not driving or handling properly, it could be due to a number of reasons.
It is possible that there are other components that got damaged and might not have been fixed.
Also, if there is structural damage, which will impact the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

Is this making any type of noise when you drive? Loose or broken suspension components can make popping noises.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/popping-noise

It might be good idea to do a thorough inspection of the suspension components. Look for any damage. Also have the alignment checked as well as make sure there is no structural damage.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you
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