Do i need to replace the axles?

2004 SUBARU IMPREZA
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CLIFFY84
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i have a recall on my subaru for the lower control arm, just recently my car has been pulling to the right and the dealer told me i need new front axles, do you think the lower control arm could be my only problem?
Dec 8, 2011 at 12:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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not by the recall. if your axles need to be replaced, it may be from the boots being ripped up. they will not cause a pull unless you have had an accident and damaged the front suspension.

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Dec 8, 2011 at 1:14 AM
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CLIFFY84
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What the axles will not cause the car to pull? Because the wheel does shake, which i think is the lower control arm. Am i right?
Dec 8, 2011 at 1:24 AM
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if the arm is bad enough. did they check the tires?? they will cause the front end to shake.

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Dec 8, 2011 at 1:31 AM
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CLIFFY84
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well thanks for your help, the one tire is a little worn, but the recall on the lower control arm is because they are rusting out. So i gues i will have to see what the control arm looks like first and take the wheel off and give it the strength test to see if it tilts/shakes. Those two things should help me not to get robbed by the dealer, maybe
Dec 8, 2011 at 1:53 AM
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just get the recall done without anything else and see what happens.

Roy
Dec 8, 2011 at 2:01 AM
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I was thinking about that, guess thats what i'll do. Thanks.
Dec 8, 2011 at 2:34 AM
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good luck

Roy
Dec 8, 2011 at 4:07 AM