Pulling hard and quick to the left

2007 ACURA MDX
269,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEBRA DOUGHERTY
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The car started pulling hard and quick to the left back up and this is what I found. Control arm?
Apr 19, 2022 at 5:05 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

That is the lower control arm that has the ball joint broken/separated.
Keep in mind that it is not safe to drive the vehicle in this condition.

I have attached the replacement procedure for the control arm below.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement
Apr 19, 2022 at 11:07 AM
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