1998 Mercury Mystique cv joint?

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
20,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNE12
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I have severe vibration on the right side front, I've inspected the rotor and pads, seem to be fine. The only other thing I can think of is the cv jount. Could it possibly be that?, and whats the repair cost?
Apr 12, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Much more likely is a broken belt in the tire. Jack the front end up and support it on jack stands, then run it in gear and watch the tires.

CV joints can cause a vibration in the steering wheel, but usually only when under load, especially when accelerating and turning, such as when leaving a parking lot.

caradiodoc
Apr 12, 2010 at 12:11 PM
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