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> How can you tell if your..., front ball joints are bad?
jr91472
post Jul 13 2006, 10:14 AM
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Sorry for the dumb question, but just recently my steering wheel started shaking. Just a mild wobble, nothing too serious. Felt like a low tire, but pressures are good.

I am thinking the ball joints, but would like confirmation before spending $$$ (those little buggers ain't cheap).

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Raise the wheel off the ground, grab the tire and try to move it, up and down to check for play in the joint. You can also use a prybar against the knuckle to see if there is play in the ball joint. It is typically noticeable and if there is play, it should be replaced.

Unbalanced wheels can also cause shimmy. Unevenly worn tires too as is the case with mine...
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jr91472   How can you tell if your...   Jul 13 2006, 10:14 AM
BMartin914   Raise the wheel off the ground, grab the tire and ...   Jul 13 2006, 10:42 AM
rhodyguy   inspect the rubber bushings (2 per side) that conn...   Jul 13 2006, 11:27 AM
Bartlett 914   I was going to ask the same question! I did as...   Jul 13 2006, 12:19 PM
tat2dphreak   some of the play can be from bearings, though... i...   Jul 13 2006, 12:23 PM
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