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Some vehicles have upper and lower front ball joints, and depending on the suspension design either can be the load-bearing joint that
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rocking the wheel back and forth.
shakes on smooth roads.
carries the vehicle’s weight.
wear out over time.
when turning.
Most vehicles come with sealed ball joints that don’t need periodic lubrication, but the internal lubrication or seals can
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rocking the wheel back and forth.
shakes on smooth roads.
carries the vehicle’s weight.
wear out over time.
when turning.
When ball joints wear, they allow too much suspension movement, resulting in shimmies or
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rocking the wheel back and forth.
shakes on smooth roads.
carries the vehicle’s weight.
wear out over time.
when turning.
They may give audible warnings that they need to be replaced by squeaking or clunking, especially over bumps or
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rocking the wheel back and forth.
shakes on smooth roads.
carries the vehicle’s weight.
wear out over time.
when turning.
Mechanics can determine if they’re worn by jacking up the vehicle and seeing if there’s excessive play by
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rocking the wheel back and forth.
shakes on smooth roads.
carries the vehicle’s weight.
wear out over time.
when turning.
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