Re: C900 front suspension "wanders"?

Jul 24, 2003 2 Replies

Grunff ( snipped-for-privacy@ixxa.com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :


While it's possible it's the bushes, it's far more likely to be
> the balljoints - this is the most common cause of loose
> suspension on C900s.
>
> It can be deceiving, because if you jack up the car and grab a
> wheel, it'll feel firm. The only way to test them is by
> unloading the suspension, by placing a spacer between the upper
> wishbone and the panel below it. Then you can feel for balljoint > play.
>
> They're about £23 each (x4), and don't take long to do.

Cheers, Grunff.


Likely to be all gone together, or just one or two?

Usually one or two. If you're on a tight budget, then just find the ones with any play in them and replace them.

Having said that, if the car is going to take a real beating over the next 2000 miles, it would be wise to replace them all. A worn balljoint rapidly deteriorates on rough roads, and can break. That would be a bummer.

Grunff ( snipped-for-privacy@ixxa.com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :

Mmm.

Indeed it would, in the middle of the Sahara!

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required