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SLOPPY JOINTS

Simply put, ball joints are suspension components that connect the steering knuckles to the control arms. They are essentially a flexible ball and socket that allow the suspension to move and the wheels to steer simultaneously. While ball joints may be “lubricated for life,” vehicle owners should not allow the maintenance-free claim to lull them into a false sense of security that the joints will never wear out. Whenwater seeps into the boot that covers the moving parts, component failure is imminent. When it occurs, drivers are likely to hear a clicking sound that transmits through the steering wheel when the vehicle moves over bumps. This is the first symptom to suggest the need for ball-joint replacement.

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