2000 Ford Focus suspsension is making a rattling sound

2000 FORD FOCUS
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SMITTY B
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I have a clunking to clanking sound that might be the ball joints or the cv going out, maybe its both, ho do i troubleshoot the sound
May 1, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Jack up the front side and make sure the tires are not touching the ground and start it up and put it in gear -now start listening where its coming from while turning the steering
May 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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