Check for wheel bearing or ball joint/tie rod issues.

Jack up the car. Place on jack stands.

Grasp wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and push in and out. If there is excessive movement, most probably suspect wheel bearing. Confirm with someone stepping on the brakes. If the wheel bearings are the culprit, there should not be any movement now.


Grasp wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock and push in and out - If there is excessive movement, suspect tie-rod/ball joint. To confirm, push/pull on tie-rod/ball joint.



"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles