re: The tune-up thread

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lock the steering wheel and take the tire at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and shake them. If they move, you probably need ball joints. Then, take the tire at 3 and 9 and shake it. And wiggling would suggest tie rods, idler, or pitman need to be replaced, but most probably the rods because they are the smallest joint

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Well, that could also mean bad bearings. If the tire moves at all, the bearings should be the first thing checked. You can get a drop-in replacement hub for most, if not all, vehicles. That way, you won't have to get the bearings pressed.