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As the vehicle sits at rest the wheel might tip out or in a little. Most people wouldn't even notice it. But when being driven the lower ball joint would let the steering knuckle move laterally and even up and down over hard bumps. This would cause the wheels alignment angles to wander in and out. The vehicle might pull one way then all of a sudden pull the other. As it wears even more the steering may feel loose side to side, as the wheels are tipping from steering wheel input. When the wear reaches a critical point the joint can separate or even break causing sometimes catastrophic steering failure.
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What does it mean when your car makes squeaking sound?
Dry ball joints/suspension joints. Universal joints going bad. Worn brake pad "squealers".
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 can your car shaking mean?
Earthquake? bad wheel bearing, tie rod inner or outer ball joints upper and lower
Why would a car lose steering control when going over small bumps on the highway?
It is posable to have bad ball joints. Get it checked IMMIDIATLY!
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.
Does bad ball joints make the steering wheel shake?
Yes, it can
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
How do you know if ball joints are bad on a 2000 dodge ram what sound will it make?
The truck will "wander" going down the road with no movement to the steering wheel. Jack the wheels off the ground and try to move them as of they we turning a corner. If you get movement in one wheel and not the other, ball joints are shot.
2008 altima should your cv joints be bad already?
i have a 2008 Nissan altima and my cv joints are going bad already is this right
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
