Upand down is the big test for ball joints.............sounds more like a
worn tie rod...........the ball joints are supposed to move a little.

Adam P
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----- Original Message -----
From: "George Thorburn" <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 7:09 PM
Subject: front ball joints

I was rotating my tires today and I noticed a small knocking sound if I
gripped the top and bottom of the tire and pushed and pulled.  (same sound
on both sides)  There seams to be a small amount of movment at the upper
ball joint.  Could someone point me to a site where someone has written up
the procedure for replacing these parts.  Also what else should I look for
while I have this apart, bushings, lower ball joint etc.
Thanks
George
'85 westfalia