1997 Chevy Cavalier problem!

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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DALEN
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1997 Chevy Cavalier Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I slid on some ice and ended up in the ditch, unfortuantely, on the way down i hit a stump on the front drivers side! when i got out of the ditch, the front drivers side wheel was stuck, it had literally jammed back to the panel....im thinking front axle could be bent or one of the multiple joints attached to it.....what do u think? and what will this cost me??! by the way the tire still responds to wheel but since its jammed back it cant turn all the way without scrapping the car...thanks
Nov 30, 2008 at 5:59 PM
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JAMES W.
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You will definately need to get the front end straightened out. If your drive axle isn't damaged, it soon will be if you drive it the way it is. Also, your wheel allignment is surely out and it will eat your tires up. As far as approximate repair costs. Without actually seeing the damage, I can only guess $500 to $750.
Nov 30, 2008 at 8:49 PM
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