Subject: Lower control arm joint on wheel bearing housing (lower control arm ball joint and wheel
bearing housing taper bushing)
Concern: If a customer complains that the steering wheel is shaking/vibrating or out of line, the lower
control arm ball joint on the wheel bearing housingmay be damaged.
This can occur, for example, if the front wheel hits a curb or similar obstacle. Remedial
action:
Check lower control arm ball joint on the wheel bearing housing on the affected side of the vehicle:
? Checkbrakedisc
? Check lower control arm ball joint on wheel bearing housing (lower control arm ball joint and wheel
bearing housing taper bushing)
? Check axle components and lower control arm
? Perform suspension alignment and if necessary, carry out additional steps for evaluating the
problem
