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ball joints on 2002 pathfinder LE


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flyballa
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Aug 22, 2012, 7:34 PM

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how do the ball joints look to you guys? are the ball joints on my 2002 nissan pathfinder LE good or bad?

pictures show the front of the car

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Discretesignals
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Aug 22, 2012, 7:55 PM

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Re: ball joints on 2002 pathfinder LE Sign In

They look black.


There is no way for us to tell if your ball joint is bad by just looking at a picture of one. Now, if the picture was of a ball joint that had a boot that was disintegrated, then yes, ball joint would need replacement. Looks like the passenger's outer CV joint is slinging grease though.

You need to test the ball joint's vertical and radial end play. Which should be 0 mm of play.





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 22, 2012, 8:03 PM)


Hammer Time
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Aug 23, 2012, 3:34 AM

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Re: ball joints on 2002 pathfinder LE Sign In

That next to last picture seems to show the shaft nut loose for some reason. If that has been driven loose, you probably need the knuckle and everything.



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