Driving down the road it will suddenly swerve to left or right a few times

2008 FORD KA
45,000 MILES • 1.3L • MANUAL
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TRACYTKS
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Hi, I have the car listed above 58plate. While driving down the road it will suddenly swerve to left or right a few times. It also has a clunk sound from front. This happens sometimes when turn left. My bearings and shocks seem fine. Any ideas would be appreciated as to what it could be.
Aug 5, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a tie rod end that has play. To confirm here is a guide to help us see what is going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clicking-sound

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-shakes-when-accelerating-or-braking

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

Please run down these guides and report back.
Aug 6, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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