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I replaced outer tie rod ends both ball joints front struts and got an wheel aliment and now when i turn left it clunks and pulls to the left when i turn right it clunks and pulls to the right

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Look for a loose inner control rod bushing, or loose bolt

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  2. Raise the vehicle.
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    http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/content/images/32050/images/32050_ptcr_g0035.gif The separation of the ball joint and the knuckle
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