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Re: [T3] Ball joint Q's


On 31 Dec 99, at 16:06, Justin wrote:

> Quick question - can worn ball joints cause a shake in the front end
> when turning (in this case, left) while going 45+ MPH and still pass the
> top/bottom-push/pull test?

Doesn't sound like ball joints.

Check the steering damper, and the bushings at both ends of the 
damper and both shocks.

> I replaced the inner and outer wheel bearings, tightened them to specs,
> and fixed the left-side steering arm/steering knuckle problem, and I still
> have that annoying thumping.  It feels like it is in the right-front now.

The "where?" question can be mighty confusing at times.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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