Check for horizontal looseness by grabbing the tire and moving it in and out. To inspect the ball joint on a MacPherson strut ...

Of all steering and suspension components, ball joints require a particular focus, not only for safety, but for maintenance, ...

When ball joints wear, they allow too much suspension movement, resulting in shimmies or shakes on smooth roads, steering that wanders from straight ahead, or uneven tire wear. They may give ...

If one tire is cracked and has the same wear as the others, plan on replacing the complete set. That can easily cost upward of $480 with mounting labor. Severely worn ATV bearings and ball joints ...