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I know that this has been discussed. Yet, many times it is unclear to people what might be wrong with their rear end: vibrations, tire wear etc.... The DIY of rear ball joint replacement has also been documented in parts on this forum and elsewhere. The part number for the special tool has changed. I also thought I'd share a list of symptoms I noticed. The more on the list one has, I'd say the more likely the ball joint is at fault (I had all of these). In no specific order:
1. Inside tire wear.
2. Tramlining.
3. The feeling that the front and rear of car are disconnected.
4. Vibration/clicking type noise almost mistaken for exhaust notes on acceleration.
5. Vibration to rear on high speed turns >50 mph (caused by lateral loading).
6. Ability to shake the rear tire when on lift by grabbing at 6 and 12:00 positions.
7. Wheel hop on hard acceleration.
8. Rear toe going out of alignment (mine toe'd out 1/8" on two successive alignments).
The special tool (press) is available in two parts and both are needed. The recent cost was $120 and $184.
Good luck!
1. Inside tire wear.
2. Tramlining.
3. The feeling that the front and rear of car are disconnected.
4. Vibration/clicking type noise almost mistaken for exhaust notes on acceleration.
5. Vibration to rear on high speed turns >50 mph (caused by lateral loading).
6. Ability to shake the rear tire when on lift by grabbing at 6 and 12:00 positions.
7. Wheel hop on hard acceleration.
8. Rear toe going out of alignment (mine toe'd out 1/8" on two successive alignments).
The special tool (press) is available in two parts and both are needed. The recent cost was $120 and $184.
Good luck!
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