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m_240sx · 08-01-2013, 09:49 AM

So Tuesday I was driving to work. I hit a little bump in the road and I heard my front end make a pop sound. I stoped at the next stop light and at idle my car started making a clunking noise and a lille popping sound when I turned (left) so I pulled into a parking lot got out looked under my car and saw this (see attached photo. So that evening replaced the tie rod and boot. The noise isn't as bad now but its still there a little bit.. what else could it be? I greased the boot up very good. Do u guys think maybe it just needs to be driven a little to relubricate or something else?

For everyone information its a 92 240sx coupe lowered on Megan coilovers.

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fast250sx · 08-01-2013, 09:53 AM

Check ur wheel bearing

m_240sx · 08-01-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fast250sx

Check ur wheel bearing

Ill try to check when I get home tonight.

Also I can feel it in my steering wheel.

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Mikester · 08-01-2013, 11:53 AM

CHeck your ball joint too... and make sure the caliper is on good & tight.

m_240sx · 08-01-2013, 01:57 PM

When checking the ball joint what should I look for to let me know if its ok or not.

jabless13 · 08-01-2013, 02:00 PM

Grab the wheel and shake it left and right and have someone else look for the ball joint to move. Also shake it at diagonal angles. Sometimes a ball joint will only have play a certain direction.

m_240sx · 08-01-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jabless13

Grab the wheel and shake it left and right and have someone else look for the ball joint to move. Also shake it at diagonal angles. Sometimes a ball joint will only have play a certain direction.

Gotcha. Thank you for the tip. Ill try this to Ight if I get time Thx again.

Mikester · 08-01-2013, 02:45 PM

^^Grab the wheel at the top and bottom and try to wiggle it in/out... If it wiggles and is pivoting on the ball joint; it's toast.

08-01-2013, 11:53 AM	#4
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CHeck your ball joint too... and make sure the caliper is on good & tight. __________________

08-01-2013, 02:45 PM	#8
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^Grab the wheel at the top and bottom and try to wiggle it in/out... If it wiggles and is pivoting on the ball joint; it's toast. __________________

08-01-2013, 09:53 AM	#2
fast250sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: EPT Age: 41 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check ur wheel bearing

08-01-2013, 01:57 PM	#5
m_240sx Join Date: May 2013 Location: W/S nc Age: 38 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When checking the ball joint what should I look for to let me know if its ok or not.

08-01-2013, 02:00 PM	#6
jabless13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 30 Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Grab the wheel and shake it left and right and have someone else look for the ball joint to move. Also shake it at diagonal angles. Sometimes a ball joint will only have play a certain direction.