1998 Lincoln Mark Viii Son Slide On Fresh Snow Making Turn Ran Into Curb Now

1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII
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My son slide on some fresh snow when making a turn and ran into a curb, now the steering wheel is 90 degrees out of center and there is a drift in the steering. I thought he might have bent a tie rod but went and checked and no bends. I am wondering if he damaged the steering rack and if this this sounds like it might be the culprit?
Jan 5, 2013 at 11:20 PM
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i bet it is the lower control arm as it is the weakest link in the chain. get it checked at a shop

Roy
Jan 5, 2013 at 11:21 PM
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