1998 Ford Explorer cv joints

1998 FORD EXPLORER
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WGONZO64
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

how can i tell if they need replacing and do i need to change both l& r sides
Jan 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Bad CV joints are easy to identify. Go to a parking lot where there is a lot of room. Turn the steering whee all the way and drive slowly. IF the joint is bad, you will hear a clicking sound coming from a bad joint.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Jan 2, 2010 at 12:50 AM
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