Pulling/swaying when accelerating or slowing down

2000 ISUZU RODEO
191,480 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NIASELLIS
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When I accelerate or take my foot off the gas my car pulls very heavily to one side. It happens every single time without fail to the point where my car will start swaying back-and-forth. I do believe when I had something replaced my sway bar was removed but I feel like there is something else at work here too.
Sep 5, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a tie rod or control arm bushing that is out. Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-shakes-when-accelerating-or-braking

This guide shows what to look for and how to check this out. Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 6, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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