Max Fenner wrote:
>
> >Can anyone tell me what the symptoms are of the failure of this joint
> >t.i.a. John S
>
> steeringwheel felt "loose", more play, noise and if you look under the car
> you can see the rubber in the joint which could be worn and on its way out,
> probably a situation you can live with for some time, but take it seriously
> !However investigate possible contributors to the wearing on the joint, or
> to the "feel &sound" you are experiencing :
> Alignment, upper controlarms, springs?,tires, tirepressure etc.
>
> However you w*i*l*l see the damage if you crawl under the car !
>
> It bothered me tremendously to hear and feel the worn joint so I bought a
> new one as I didn't think saving a few bucks on used, or something similar
> etc. would be smart and save.
>
> Onkel Max

Looks like I'll be at my favorite dealer this week.  The steering has an
nerving drift to it when it is on center.  Sort of like being in a
constant cross wind.

John Scheckel