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The ball joints allow the suspension of your vehicle to move up and down, while at the same time allow the wheels to turn left and right. Over time, a car’s ball joints may wear down. If a ball joint starts to loosen, you’ll hear clunking sounds from the front as the joint rattles in the socket. If it tightens up, the steering will bind so you can have a stiff spot as you turn the steering wheel. There may be a binding or squeaking sound in addition to the stiff spot. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily check your ball joints for excessive wear before you experience severe steering or [[Inspect Your Suspension System|suspension problems]]. | The ball joints allow the suspension of your vehicle to move up and down, while at the same time allow the wheels to turn left and right. Over time, a car’s ball joints may wear down. If a ball joint starts to loosen, you’ll hear clunking sounds from the front as the joint rattles in the socket. If it tightens up, the steering will bind so you can have a stiff spot as you turn the steering wheel. There may be a binding or squeaking sound in addition to the stiff spot. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily check your ball joints for excessive wear before you experience severe steering or [[Inspect Your Suspension System|suspension problems]]. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Checking Vehicles with Short Long Arm Suspension=== | ===Checking Vehicles with Short Long Arm Suspension=== | ||
