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Is this a bad unit bearing, ball joint, or something else?

3K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  AseMechanicforHire 
#1 ·
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KQcBnf1loo

No abnormal noises while driving. Steering wheel wiggles a bit in the 30-45 range, but it drives straight even with no hands on the wheel. Took video with front driver tire in the air. Passenger side seems solid. Recently threw on larger tires
 
#4 ·
If it moves when you push on the top, it's unit bearing or balljoints.

If it moves when you push the forward or aft, it's the tie rod ends.

That looks like balljoints to me. It looks like you are pushing on the top and the balljoints wear out very fast. Have someone watch the knuckle while you do that and it will become obvious.
 
#5 ·
If it moves when you push on the top, it's unit bearing or balljoints.

If it moves when you push the forward or aft, it's the tie rod ends.
Definitely only moving like that when I pushed on the top. Didn't see obvious motion at the ball joints though maybe ill give it another look. Suppose it wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up a unit bearing tomorrow since the hubs have to get removed Monday for my regear anyway.
 
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