My cadillac dts 2001 has a broken rear driver side ball joint or tie rod. Is it dangerous to drive it like that?
Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 11:32 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Most definitely! You're talking about structural parts of the steering and suspension.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 12:43 PM
CADIEMAN
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There is no rear ball joint. Jack it up and push the wheel left and right to check for play in the wheel. The tierod end is not a major repair but it has to be set a certian way or the toe will have to be checked. You should do it asap. Gl
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 4:26 PM
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I misspoke there is one ball joint on the lower a frame.