steering difficulties

1992 FORD FALCON
292,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUKE
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I am having steering problems - there is a strong pull to the left on the wheel and when I veer left there is a loud chugging and lots of vibration
Dec 17, 2010 at 4:47 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is this an Australian built falcon EA\EB?

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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LUKE
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yes - Australian EA
Dec 22, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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have the lower ball joints checked, very common problem, check tie rod ends inner and outer, steering rack mounts, wheel bearings start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 22, 2010 at 1:00 AM
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LUKE
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thanks mate
Dec 23, 2010 at 5:28 PM
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