car pulls hard left when not holding the wheel

189,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTHONYWHITE
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car hit a curb going bout 30mph on drivers side. When driving home noticed when u let go of steering wheel the car turns hard left.Thinking the cv axle shaft is broken and the cause. please help me and let me know could that be the problem? thank you very much.
Dec 14, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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CARADIODOC
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If an axle half shaft was broken, you'd be walking. More than likely the strut or the lower control arm is bent. The bent parts will have to be replaced, then the car must be aligned.
Dec 14, 2015 at 11:12 AM
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