1999 Ford Escort axle

1999 FORD ESCORT
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TILLYKAT
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my car was involved in an accident and the axle on the front passenger side is now hitting the other thing (the thing below it, that is hooked to the tire). It is definitely the axle that is in the wrong place... it is pushed more towards the rear of the vehicle. Can this be repaired instead of replaced and still be safe to drive? If so, how exactly could that be done?
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If the axles is in the wrong place, then the lower control arm or the mount for the control arm is also bent, MAYBE a frame shop could straighten it...
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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