Re: front end noise

["Stephen D. Thompson" <thompsonlaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Subject: Front end noise
> 
> Alfisti,
> I need to start running down some of my front end issues in my car now.
> First problem is a squeak, if I turn my steering wheel, I get a squeaking in
> the left front. It seems like the brake pads are rubbing the rotor, like a
> squeak.....squeak.... depending on speed, but only happens when the wheel is
> off center and only seems to happens if I turn left. There is also a bit of
> play in my steering wheel, about .5 inch. Is this common, and if not can I
> tighten it up? Any help is appreciated. I have new pads and rotors on all
> four corners, I'm going to jack the front up and turn the wheels looking for
> the problem.
> 
> Thanks!
> Graham


Graham:  Sounds like ball joints.

Take care,

Steve

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Steve Thompson
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1707
Ketchum, Idaho  83340
Phone:  (208)726-4518
71 Berlina with squeaky ball joints
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