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Originally Posted by adkinsadam1
Really, you don't think a mechanic should do the ball joints? Also, is there a way for me to visually evaluate whether or not they need to be done? Any warning signs?
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Take the castle nut off. Remove the two bolts from the part the ball joint is secured by. This is one design that Toyota got right. It's super easy. Grab the stem of the ball joint and move it around it shouldn't move easily. Their should be resistance but movable by hand. I'm sure it's the tie rod end links though due to the tire wearing in that particular way,. Your shakes when braking are another symptom the links. Refer to my previous post.
