ball joints

1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PCDUKE1913
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how to test ball joints for wear 98 monte. Car pulling to left
Jan 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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raise tire by jacking under lower a frame and grab tire and try to move around. any loose/worn parts will show as wobble in tire. if wobble is detected, look at ball joint/tie rod end/other for teltale sloppiness/play.
Jan 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM
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BLACKOP555
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When is the vehicle pulling left. During acceleration only or when going down the road at a steady speed??
Jan 30, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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