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What are the symptoms of a faulty ball joint in the control arm?

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SanSadie

07/30/25 1:39am

The manifestations of a faulty lower control arm ball joint include the following categories: 1. The vehicle's tires will abnormally wobble during driving, leading to irregular tire wear, accompanied by relatively loud noise. 2. When accelerating, the steering wheel will vibrate, and there will be noises from the chassis when driving on bumpy roads. 3. A "clunking" abnormal sound will come from the steering wheel. Since the lower control arm is part of the steering system, a damaged lower control arm bushing directly affects the vehicle's dynamic driving performance, causing the vehicle to pull to one side, significant wear affecting steering adjustment, which is highly detrimental to safety. In such cases, it is recommended to visit a repair shop for relevant inspections and perform a four-wheel alignment after adjustments.

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