2001 Chevy Venture Need help. Not technolocially minded.

2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE
320,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TURTLE9
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Hello,
I own a Venture van as you know. The problem is that we get a great amount of shaking and wobbling when we turn to the left. Last week I went to town and while I was driving I could smell something that was burning. When I stopped I checked the oil and it was fine. But when I went to check the front right tire it was really hot.
My son works on vehicles and he took a look and noticed that a rubber sleeve coming from the tire and is connected to the front end was worn away. Could this be a major problem. Would I be better off looking for another car?
Sorry I dont have a picture but I was hoping to find one online so that I could ask the proper question or inform you as to the exact location.

This sleeve is like a rubber that covers the joints.
May 20, 2008 at 9:46 AM
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RHALL77
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what do you mean by a rubber sleeve. can you give me a better description.
May 20, 2008 at 1:21 PM
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PASTORCESENA
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320000 mi? wow, It sound like your left cv joint bearings are gone! due to worn cv boots wich is probably the rubber that u are talking about
not uncommon!
Jan 6, 2009 at 8:18 AM
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