Ball joints or something else?

[askpin]

Hi,

I have a problem with my 2006 E Class CDi220.

When the car is stationary there is excessive movement at the top ball joint and the wheel/tyre is also moving a lot at the top on the passenger side. Something is cluncking when I pull the tyre towards me and the tyre/wheel moves too about half an inch. I thought the top ball joint might need replaced, but when I go round the driver side the exact same thing is happening.

The power steering has started making a loud noise too and the wheels are vibrating when I turn the steering wheel.

Many thanks for any advice.

 

[kid-jensen]

For there to be any noticable movement with the weight of the car on the wheels, you've got some serious wear somewhere.

AS you say, most likely towards the top, but it could also be elsewhere on the fornt suspension.

Only sloution is to jack up, get under and find out where the movement is (that amount will be obvious) or pay someone to do it for you.

 

[Auto-mobile]

Upper ball joints will have play on the ground or jacked up, relatively cheap part and common to fail.