Front wheel is looking like it's bending to side on front drivers side

Asked by GuruXVS4C Oct 15, 2018 at 05:21 PM about the 1998 Buick Park Avenue FWD

Question type: General

My front wheel on drivers side is bending to side
and looks lower to ground

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Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago

It could be the upper or lower ball joint ready to fail. If I am correct, it would be unsafe to drive. But before you call a tow truck, ask a knowledgeable guy to take a look as it might only be a soft tire. Incidentally, the way an inspection mechanic tests that, he will jack up that wheel off the ground and lift up under the tire with a pry bar feeling for a "clunk" or any free play in the suspension. If it "clunks" a lot, don't drive it.

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