1997 Honda CR-V Broken Strut

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COWMONKY
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i was telling my friend about strange sounds when i go over bumps and how the ride is all of the sudden pumpy and when i go over bumps it feels like my front driver side wheel goes over the bump before my front passenger side window. so he said that my strut is broken so if this is true what could happen if i drive it he told me that the wheel alignment will be messed up and that was about it and then he said something else that could happen but i was leaving his car when he said it and i never herd really what he said. so i was just wondering what could happen if i drive with a broken strut. this is on a 1997 honda cr-v
Jul 9, 2006 at 11:02 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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You mentioned that the bumps when you go over them seem to have one wheel going over before the other. You have loose suspension and there is every possibility that the wheel assembly could come off. Stop driving the car. Fix it or park it.
Jul 10, 2006 at 2:11 AM
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COWMONKY
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so you do not think that it is the strut by it self? well in anyway it looks like i stay off the car intell i can fix it before i make it worse thank you for the information
Jul 10, 2006 at 6:23 AM
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Suggested Repair

Stop driving the CR-V and have the front suspension inspected and repaired before further use. Loose suspension or a failed strut can allow the wheel assembly to separate.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Honda CR-V reported strange sounds over bumps, a suddenly bumpy ride, and the front driver-side wheel seeming to hit bumps before the passenger side. A friend suggested a broken strut and alignment problems. The expert said the symptoms indicate loose suspension and a risk that the wheel assembly could come off, and advised stopping driving until it is fixed or parked. The owner agreed to stay off the vehicle until repairs are made.

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