1990 Toyota Corolla Ball Joint

1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
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TM ADAMS
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Hello, my car noise was diagnosed as being the drivers side lower ball joint that needs to be replaced. I suppose now I'm driving an unsafe car as this can go at any time. Any advice on the best way to deal with this. :roll:

It is a 1990 Toyota Corolla LE and has 173.000 miles on it.
Apr 26, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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LOSONE
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It depends on who diagnosed it. If the tech was trying to sell a ball joint or if it was real problem. Hvae a second opinion. If it is bad, have it replaced. There is a Toyota ball joint recall but it applys to trucks.
May 1, 2006 at 4:53 AM
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Get a second opinion to confirm the driver's side lower ball joint is actually worn. If it is confirmed bad, have it replaced. The Toyota ball joint recall applies to trucks, not this Corolla.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1990 Toyota Corolla LE with 173,000 miles was told the driver's side lower ball joint needs replacement and is concerned the car is unsafe. The expert recommends a second opinion and replacement if the joint is confirmed bad, noting the Toyota ball joint recall applies to trucks rather than this car.

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