Symptoms of bad Ball Joints

[Audi-Dude]

On my 90, the shake came from the lower control arm bushings and the strut
mounts.  For good measure I am replacing the ball joints and the tie rods at
the same time.

Will let you know how the rebuild comes out.

Decided to keep the car because I really like it and so far everything
works.

I am glad someone told me about the rear fog lamp - it is BRIGHT and keeps
people from running over me - when they can catch me, that is...

Ben


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bhatti, Mohammed" <Mohammed.Bhatti at si-intl.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 9:27 AM
Subject: Symptoms of bad Ball Joints


> Hello All,
>
> Anyone describe the symptoms of bad ball joints (front).  I'm talking
about
> my 88 80q.  Seems that I have steering wheel shake at 45 thru 60.  I know
it
> sounds like wheels need balanced but I have had these checked.  Perhaps I
> need to check them again.
>
> Can loose ball joints have similar symptoms?
>
> I've recently done both front cv joints aswell.
>
> Thanks
>
> mohammed
> 88 80q
>
>