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Does that mean machanic damaged it?

Tiny
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
Trans was fine then had front left axle replaced now transmission is bad.
Saturday, December 11th, 2010 AT 1:25 AM

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Tiny
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Recheck the axle and make sure it was installed correctly
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Saturday, December 11th, 2010 AT 1:30 AM
Tiny
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I don’t understand the fact that the car drove fine how transmission could now need repairs. They took out axle that they say someone put in the wrong size and that damaged it. I have driven the van for 8mo no problem so when was the damages done after removal?
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Saturday, December 11th, 2010 AT 2:03 AM
Tiny
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If a wrong axle to be forced in place it will crack and damage the tranny
causing internal parts failure
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Saturday, December 11th, 2010 AT 2:10 AM

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