What are the symptoms of a damaged steering tie rod ball joint in a car?

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CassidyLynn
07/29/25 5:32pm
Balance rod ball joint damage can cause noise when driving on rough roads, but no abnormal sounds will occur when driving on paved roads. The related introduction of the balance rod is as follows: Balance rod suppresses body roll: When the left and right wheels of a car pass over different road bumps or potholes, anti-roll resistance (Roll-Resistance) is generated, suppressing body roll. Balance rod classification: Front lower control arm balance rod (original equipment required part), toe-in balance rod (original equipment required part), front shock tower top balance rod (commonly known as "top bar" in Hong Kong and Macau, optional part), front crossmember balance rod (commonly known as "front lower bar", optional part), etc.
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