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Re: Loose front wheels fail inspection?

To: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>, Joe Whalley <jw@mitre.org>
Subject: Re: Loose front wheels fail inspection?
From: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 12:24:38 -0700 (PDT)
But check the wheel bearings first, Just In Case!

--- Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com> wrote:
> You likely need to replace the ball joint (in the
> upper A-Arm) and the trunnion
> (lower a-arm). There is no adjustment that would fix
> the problem you describe.
> This test is a very common one to do and easy as pie
> to show up problems.
> 
> Vic Whitmore
> 76 Spitfire
> Thornhill, Ontario
> 
> http://www.vicwhit.com
> Joe Whalley wrote:
> > 
> > My 72 failed state inspection when they jacked up
> the front end, grabbed the
> > tires at top and bottom and wiggled the wheel.
> Seemed to be about 1/4 inch
> > of play. What would cause this, the ball joint? Is
> there a simple adjustment
> > that could be made before the full fix> There is
> no noticeable problem with
> > the steering.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Joe
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