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Old April 5th 06, 03:04 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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I have a 97 dodge neon that hit the wrong side of the guard rail on the
passengers side. The body is all fixed, but the frame was off by 2"
lengthwise of the car. The frame has been straightened, K frame, A
frames, and rack and pinion replaced, driveaxle on passenger's side
replaced. When the steering wheel is turned to the left, and when the
transmission is in gear, there is a noise that sounds like a *loud*
chatter and the vehicle shakes. When not in gear, the steering "pops"
when you hit a certain point. At first it didn't do it, but after
driving up a slight incline doing a 3pt turn, it chatters every time.
Any ideas as to what it could be? The dealer is confused but thinks
the frame could still be out of alignment. The frame shop said the
frame was straightened to 1/8" which is pretty close. Out of all of the
cars I've owned this neon has been the worst to fix from a collision.

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Old April 5th 06, 05:27 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Motor mounts are good. The halfshaft happens to be the same thing as
the driveaxle on the neon, which was fine when I replaced it.
Driveaxle bearing on the tranny has been replaced also. I had the
differential cover off, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary in
there, the fluid was free of debris and no gears were over gapped.
Tranny fluid is topped off also.

 




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