Re: bad ball joints?

[Gerry Reichelt <reichelt@telepath.com>]

At 03:08 AM 8/31/98 -0700, the mad bastard wrote:
>hey ya'll, i'm trying to figure out a little problem that has been
>plaguing my car for about a week or so now.  
>
>	i get some major steering shakes whenever i drive the car (mostly
>higher speeds 100km/h(60mph)+).  also, the car pulls quite hard to the
>left at any time.  
>
>	this started about a week ago after i swapped trannies.  to do the job,
>i disconnected the axles from the tranny, but left them connected at the
>wheels, and disconnected the ball joints from whatever that spot is
>called nearest the wheels.
>
>	everything came apart and went together without any problems.  could
>there have been something i missed?  i really can't see why my alignment
>would be off and why my car would be shaking so much.  any ideas,
>volks?  thanks a ton.
>
>   The point they connect to at the bottom of the steering knuckle may not
be engaged properly. The short grooved shaft must be held in place by the
bolt itself. If it's not, it could come loose (a bad thing) The inner (or
outer) tierods could also be suspect. In my case both tierods and the ball
joints were shot. Worn A-arm bushings could contribute as well. Good luck.
>
Gerry
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