rear wheel

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS
120,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEPHTALI2015
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my cadillac dts 2001 has a broken rear driver side ball joint or tie rod. is it dangerous to drive it like that?
May 9, 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.
May 9, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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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
May 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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CADIEMAN
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i misspoke there is one ball joint on the lower a frame.
May 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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