Thanks guys, now i know what to check...but what do i look FOR when i check underneath? how do i know if the components are good or bad?

so i need to check:

- tie rods
- bushings
- ball joints
- control arms

any help on what to look for would be great and ill go out and have a look right away.

Thanks,
Ken


96 Contour GL 2.0L 4banger w/auto tranny @ 218,800kms