Ball joints act like hinges and connect the suspension control arms to the steering knuckles with a rotating, spherical stud and a socket, giving the wheels a wide range of movement — from side to ...

CARS.COM — Worn ball joints allow too much movement in the suspension, so the driver may feel more vibrations — or hear squeaks or rattles on bumpy surfaces or when turning — caused by looseness in ...

Drill out the old rivets. We used a chunk of wood to keep the control arm out of the way. It started as a clicking noise as you backed out of the drive. Just a mild tap through the steering wheel.