Bad ball joints?

2002 SUZUKI XL7
155,000 MILES • 2.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARMYSGT
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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?
Feb 26, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Feb 27, 2016 at 5:08 AM
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