1993 Volvo 850 tyroids and ball joint problems

1993 VOLVO 850
335,798 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ELOKA
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how do i know that my tyroidsa are bad enough to be changed?
Sep 4, 2008 at 1:45 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check foe any slop in the ball socket, often if you watch as someone just moves the free play in the steering you will pick up and slack in the tie rod ends, also it you can gram them and physically feel any up down movement in then they should be replaced.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 4, 2008 at 4:58 AM
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