Bad ball joints?

Tiny
ARMYSGT
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  • 2002 SUZUKI XL7
  • 2.6L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
Creaky clicking when turning flat, are the boots bad? How can I tell? How long before something bad happens, does my car have upper ball joints too?
Friday, February 26th, 2016 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
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The best way is to carefully put your hand on the joint while someone turns the wheel for you and see if a vibration transmits through your fingers. Make sure you do not get your fingers caught in anything when the wheels turn.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 5:08 AM

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