No. Rock the wheel hard while it is on the ground and feel for play. Have
someone else look at the front of the upper control arm 'axle'. If they're
worn you'll see movement. Check to see if the upper control arm bushing is
centred in the bushing housing. If it is worn, it will be riding high.

On 3/20/06, Wesley Pegden <wes@cs.uchicago.edu> wrote:
>
> What's a good way to do this?  Will I have to remove them to inspect?
>
> Thanks,
> Wes
>
> (Chris S. wrote:
> > Have you checked the upper A-arm bushings?
> >
> > Chris.
> >
> > --- Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> So, without the the stabilizer bar and associated links, my
> >> problem is
> >> exactly the same---popping/knocking noises coming from the
> >> front end,
> >> especially over bumps.  My radius rod bushings are in
> >> surprisingly good
> >> condition, so I think I can rule that out.  What else should I
> >> be checking?
> >>
> >> Thanks guys,
> >> Wes
> >> '84 1.9l
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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Jake
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