Recently replaced the struts, link bars and outer tie rod on my 04 caravan. Had an alignment done and was great to drive again, however within a couple days, maybe 100km of driving the alignment was gone with the vehicle pulling to the right, noticalbly shaky steering at higher speeds (>90 km/hr) and I have noticed this morning that I am getting a sound from the front passenger side.

Any thoughts on what to look for, why the alignment would be gone? Brakes are good I think with no squealing or pulsing, the van corners fine without noises or anything, suspension seems fine.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated as I definitely don't have the money to let my mechanic figure this one out.

Mike

 

something sounds outta whack, start with safely jacking up the vehicle, use jack stand for proper safety, check for loose wheel bearings, loose parts, etc.


Or take it right back to the shop that did the alignment and express your dis-satisfaction with the alignment!!!

Many auto shops will perform a front end check for no much money.

 

a few years ago my 200 avenger was shaking pretty bad when driving,

turned out a inner tie rod and a ball joint was bad

with that being said

I would take it back to the shop that did the alignment, they probably should have checked for play before they did the alignment, but either way if it is a good shop they should check it out for courtesy for you since you had work done very recently

 

Took it back to the shop, no loose or worn parts that I could see (or the shop), balanced the tires, all good again.