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1999 Base - Play in Front Wheel


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bigsky
09-20-2007, 12:41 AM
Passenger Front...the wheel has a small amount of play in it when moving it from side to side. I did not feel any play up and down but I did not want to put my hand under the wheel as I was only using a jack.

Could this be an outer tie rod, hub, ball joint...any thoughts?...(have been trying to track down a slight vibration).

taillight
09-20-2007, 09:00 AM
Do what is called a dry park test. With the car on the ground, have someone move the steering wheel back and forth and watch the tie rod end for any play.

bigsky
09-25-2007, 10:05 PM
Mechanic today said it was the outer tie rod...will follow-up on this this.
I'm wondering if this "play" could contribute to a slight pulsing felt in the tire and steering wheel when taking a left turn at slower speeds...like turning a corner after being stopped. Mechanic did not think so, thought it might be an axle but was not bad enough to worry about yet.

I will probably follow up with an outer tie rod on the right (left outer was done recently) and have the alignment checked.

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