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I just had my '92 4Runner serviced at Toyota for the steering relay rod recall. Now I was notified that my lower ball joints were worn and the upper ones have slight play. I don't know a lot about mechanics but could the old steering relay rod have caused the worn ball joints?
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I just had my '92 4Runner serviced at Toyota for the steering relay rod recall. Now I was notified that my lower ball joints were worn and the upper ones have slight play. I don't know a lot about mechanics but could the old steering relay rod have caused the worn ball joints?
Frank
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There's a way to check if they are worn or not.
Jack up the front end and crank on the wheel to see if they have play in them. I think a Haynes manual will show you exactly how to determine that.
Slop in the steering can also be caused by worn BJs I think, I am going to change mine out sometime. They have 240k+ miles on them and lots of wheeling.
Jack up the front end and crank on the wheel to see if they have play in them. I think a Haynes manual will show you exactly how to determine that.
Slop in the steering can also be caused by worn BJs I think, I am going to change mine out sometime. They have 240k+ miles on them and lots of wheeling.
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Its super easy to check em on a lift
Was just at the garage getting a pre inspection check (i.e. lets see if the 4Runner - which has been in storage for 3-4 years - is in what kind of condition...)
Grab the wheel and pull/push look for play..
Its great to have a car repair shop that will work with you
[I have to cean and paint the frame... otherwise its should be GTG]
Was just at the garage getting a pre inspection check (i.e. lets see if the 4Runner - which has been in storage for 3-4 years - is in what kind of condition...)
Grab the wheel and pull/push look for play..
Its great to have a car repair shop that will work with you
[I have to cean and paint the frame... otherwise its should be GTG]
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