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  1. #1
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    Grand Rapids, MI
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    Default Ball Joint Question

    What are the possible signs if ball joint need to be replaced. 04 XC70 167k. Nothing too obvious. No thunks or sound from wheels. Just wondering due to mileage.
    IF IT AIN'T BROKE - DON'T FIX IT!
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    If the boot is intact, and the joint is tight, you?re good.

    To check - jack up the car, make sure it?s secure, and grab the wheel at the 12 and 6 o?clock position and give it a good yank. It should be tight. No movement. Put a pry bar between the bottom of the knuckle and the lower control arm. Same thing, no movement.

    If there is movement, or the boot is damaged, you?re done, get a new ball joint.

    I do them in pairs.
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (130K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (58K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
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    2004 XC90 (247K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (300K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (230K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
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