QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Jul 6 2003, 09:15 AM)
Kevin,
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Check wheel bearings for play.
Tie rod ends (play, cracked boots).
Ball joint (play, cracked boots).
If all those look good try rotating front tires to back to see if it changes/disappears.
Are there any adjustments I can make to toghten things up in there? If so, what tools would I need?
Thanks,
Joe
TREs and ball joints are non-adjustable.
Wheel bearings are adjustable: (no special tools required)
jack up car,
pull wheel,
spin hub making sure it feels smooth and doesn't make any poping or screeching sounds (if it does make noises or feel cranky leave car alone, and order wheel bearings),
pop off metal cover at center of wheel,
metric allen wrench to loosen collar clamp,
tighten collar a little bit,
until you can just barely move the underlying washer with a screw driver,
re-tighten collar clamp with allen,
put cover back on,
wheel back on,
grab and shake wheel to see if there's still play.
While you're in there make sure there's grease and keep everything clean.
Don't overtighten, it'll kill the bearings prematurely.
Repeat as needed
Have fun,
Kevin