ALUMINUM BALL JOINT FAILURE
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The alignment was needed because the entire steering rack was replaced. I would think that he would have noticed during the rack replacement rather than during the alignment. He does watch for other known issues with 928s.
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Still a very easy self-check to verify.
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Does this technical bulletin apply? Might help the shop guys if they don't have it.
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Thats the upper ball joint epoxy repair kit procedure, right?
Thats on the list too --
As dr bob and James Bailey pointed out - the steering rack, boots, motor mounts, motor shocks, -of course that leaky oil pan gasket (gee all the bolts were loose wonder why -lol) the list is really long -
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How long have you owned your 928?
How long have you owned your 928?
Drove it everyday , earned the title of the "*****" from the wife with all the time and money I spent and now I'm suffering withdrawls--puttering around in the heated garage wondering why I let the towing company talk me into leaving my car in their outside lot- I hope I see those parts Tuesday ....
I'm the idiot that didn't change the aluminum ball joints to steel ones - Look kids don't let this happen to you
I've ordered the gas lines as well-thanks Roger
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No problem.
If you don't have yet, consider getting the Morehouse CD from Roger, it has an incredible amount of documentation such as this, in addition to the WSM/wiring diags.
The supplemental stuff is well organized and a pleasure to read.
If you don't have yet, consider getting the Morehouse CD from Roger, it has an incredible amount of documentation such as this, in addition to the WSM/wiring diags.
The supplemental stuff is well organized and a pleasure to read.
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Ouch... looks like it buggered up the paint on the fender too... good sized wrinkle over the arch. Charly brings up a good point -- check the upper balljoint carefully.
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So the Prius is subject to a worldwide recall because the ABS gets momentarily confused on bumpy roads, but there was no recall for this issue? Is this because we're 27 years on?
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The best fix is S4 front suspension , the early suspension is a poor design with the weight of the car is trying to pull the ball joint apart . Steel or alum , its poorly done .
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If your shop knows what they are doing, lifting the car prior to the alignment shouldn't be an issue.
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And now I'm ordering the gas lines
And now I'm ordering the gas lines
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that is how my current 928 project started. then I developed a full blown case of WYAAIT'itis.
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Quick fix -thanks Roger
Well it ain't really fixed but the new ball joints are in -cheep cheep too 215 for the tow and the labor to replace both balljoints
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5161-new-ball-joint-passenger.jpg)
Tire is shot
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5167-scrape.jpg)
Wheel inner is scraped up
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5159-innerscrape.jpg)
Both uppers shot!
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5162-right-upper.jpg)
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5163-upper-right.jpg)
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5160-left-upper.jpg)
Pretty sure they were already gone
Now the steering wheel is cocked 11 and 4
and I have a metal sounding click/clunk when going over bumps
Steers straight though and feels fine (tire not withstanding) going straight
Guess I've got do the tie rods, ends, epoxy the upper ball joints before I try and get it aligned
I see the writing on the wall
Not in the short term budget -eyes are open
I also got the moorehouse 5 cd set - awesome !
Well it ain't really fixed but the new ball joints are in -cheep cheep too 215 for the tow and the labor to replace both balljoints
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5161-new-ball-joint-passenger.jpg)
Tire is shot
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5167-scrape.jpg)
Wheel inner is scraped up
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5159-innerscrape.jpg)
Both uppers shot!
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5162-right-upper.jpg)
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5163-upper-right.jpg)
![](https://rennlist.com/forums/members/tempermental-albums-ball-joint-fail-picture5160-left-upper.jpg)
Pretty sure they were already gone
Now the steering wheel is cocked 11 and 4
and I have a metal sounding click/clunk when going over bumps
Steers straight though and feels fine (tire not withstanding) going straight
Guess I've got do the tie rods, ends, epoxy the upper ball joints before I try and get it aligned
Oh nooo.
that is how my current 928 project started. then I developed a full blown case of WYAAIT'itis. when the top end done, still have the MM, oil pan gasket and shocks.
that is how my current 928 project started. then I developed a full blown case of WYAAIT'itis. when the top end done, still have the MM, oil pan gasket and shocks.
terry gt The best fix is S4 front suspension , the early suspension is a poor design with the weight of the car is trying to pull the ball joint apart . Steel or alum , its poorly done .
I also got the moorehouse 5 cd set - awesome !