1999 Chevy S-10 popping sound in front end

Tiny
KENAS
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 165,000 MILES
While sitting still I can turn the steering wheel and I hear a popping sound usually at about the end of the turn. This is while sitting still. Could it be the ball joint or bearing? I would appreciate your input very much
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 AT 4:15 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a ball joint problem. Lift the vehicle by the frame. Make sure it is safe, and take the front wheels abot 8 inches off the ground. After you do that, place a pry bar under the tire. See if there is up and down movement in the ball joints.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009 AT 5:17 PM

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