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Generally, if you lift the wheel where you suspect a bad ball joint, and stick a crowbar between the tire and the ground, you should be able to detect up and down play if the ball joint is shot. If that feels solid its pretty safe to say the.joint is doing its job.
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How to tell ball joints need replacing on 2000 gmc envoy?
how do you replace ball joints on a 2000 envoy
Does bad ball joints make the steering wheel shake?
Yes, it can
How do you know if your ball joints are bad?
Put the car on a rack and have the ball joints inspected by a professional if you suspect they are bad. Your car will dart from side to side and handle poorly if they are bad. This is a very dangerous situation so have this looked at ASAP.
What could cause a squeaky front end?
BAD BALL JOINTS instuctions
Are squeaky ball joints dangerous?
they can be because your ball joint is the key to your steering and suspension if the ball joint goes that can be very bad
When should ball joints be relaced on a 1998 crv?
Ball joints only really need to replaced when they are going bad. Usually you can tell if you put one hand on the 12 oclock position and the other on the 6 oclock position and try to wiggle the the tire. If it wiggles this way then ball joints are going bad. (Jack the vehicle up first). If you put one hand on the 3 oclock and the other in the 9 oclock position and wiggle it and it moves then the tie rods are going bad. If the whole tire moves in and out then the bearings are usually going bad. Hope this helps.
What does it mean when your car makes squeaking sound?
Dry ball joints/suspension joints. Universal joints going bad. Worn brake pad "squealers".
What causes cupping on a tire?
Bad shocks, ball joints bad, tires out of balance. More then likely shocks.
How many miles can you drive before you need to change your ball joints?
replace when bad
Why wont the steering knuckle come free from the ball joints on a 1991 ford explorer?
If you have a factory steering knuckle, ford designed them for the ball joints to not be removable. If you are thinking that your ball joints are bad for some reason, you will need to get after market steering knuckles, and ball joints for replacement. Costly, I know but worth it. I suggest MOOG, I've always have had good experience with them.
What causes tire failure in vehicles?
Low air pressure, hitting curbs, bad ball joints, bad alignment.
How do you grease ball joints on 96 accord?
the ball joints are not serviceable.
