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To make sure the car drives OK and is safe, we jacked up the front end and checked the ball joints. Put the jack under the lower control arm, and grab the tire on the top and bottom. Wiggle it in and out (top in and bottom out, then top out and bottom in) and check for excessive play. Too much play or clunking noises are sure signs that the ball joint needs to be replaced.
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 To make sure the car drives OK and is safe, we jacked up the front end and checked the ball joints. Put the jack under the lower control arm, and grab the tire on the top and bottom. Wiggle it in and out (top in and bottom out, then top out and bottom in) and check for excessive play. Too much play or clunking noises are sure signs that the ball joint needs to be replaced.  View Related Article

 

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