Max Fenner wrote: > > >Can anyone tell me what the symptoms are of the failure of this joint > >t.i.a. John S > > steeringwheel felt "loose", more play, noise and if you look under the car > you can see the rubber in the joint which could be worn and on its way out, > probably a situation you can live with for some time, but take it seriously > !However investigate possible contributors to the wearing on the joint, or > to the "feel &sound" you are experiencing : > Alignment, upper controlarms, springs?,tires, tirepressure etc. > > However you w*i*l*l see the damage if you crawl under the car ! > > It bothered me tremendously to hear and feel the worn joint so I bought a > new one as I didn't think saving a few bucks on used, or something similar > etc. would be smart and save. > > Onkel Max Looks like I'll be at my favorite dealer this week. The steering has an nerving drift to it when it is on center. Sort of like being in a constant cross wind. John Scheckel |
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