More details after a bit more inspection.... Peter Frederick <psf...@earthlink.net> writes:
> Do the normal checks -- straight in and out play at the bearing is the > bearing None. > in and out play on an unloaded (jackstand under the control > arm) is probably ball joint or maybe loose strut mount bolts. None > Play when rocking top to bottom is ball joint or strut mount (upper) None > side to side is a tie rod or drag link, Yes there is noticiable play side to side (hands at 9 and 3 on the tire) > vertical play when prying up on the bottom of the tire is a bad ball > joint. None really noticable > A bad CV joint can groan, but the diagnostic is a low speed very sharp > turn. A distinct "click click click" at wheel speed is a worn out > joint. There is a tapping or knocking sound, varies with speed, perhaps a loose tie rod in combination with a slightly unbalanced wheel? Seems to happen most often coming off throttle. > They normally don't fail unless the boots are bad, but it does > happen at high milage. They can also moan and rumble when they get > really worn, too. Boots are intact. 154K miles. That's kinda high for a Focus I guess. I've been told they are a 100K mile car. Allan -- Allan Streib _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
