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boone8219
04-13-2004, 01:29 AM
Just bought a new to me ford tempo 95, the kid ran it into a curb going to fast; its front wheel driveand there is this clicking from the side he hit the curb with... any ideas of what the problem should be? what damage i sho8uld look for which would have resulted from the hit, and what how much im looking to spend in CDN$$? any help woudl be greatly appreciated.

dxrflyboy
04-16-2004, 12:25 PM
Clicking is usually from a damaged outer CV joint. Check and see if the boot is split open or not. If it is, replacing the axle shaft with a reman is usually the cheapest and most cost effective repair.

boone8219
04-16-2004, 03:36 PM
thanks alotman im gona go take alook... is this a job I could handle myself with a manual or more of a thing to take to a shop?

dxrflyboy
04-17-2004, 06:19 AM
This may be a shop thing, unless you have some big socket wrenches and big pry bars. I believe the axle nut is 30mm or 32mm. Separating the lower control arm from the steering knuckle can be difficult sometimes. If you haven't done it before, your best bet is to have someone assist you who has done this type of work before or take it to a garage.

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