Tie rod ends
Link the steering rack to the wheels.
Signs it's worn: Loose steering, car pulls, shimmy in the wheel.
What's wrong with my car? · Steering
Loose, wandering steering, or the car pulls to one side?
Usually: Tie rods, ball joints or alignment.
Loose, wandering steering or a pull to one side comes from worn tie rod ends or ball joints, and they wear the tires unevenly. Get an alignment after replacing them.
The parts that fix it
Control arm & ball joint
Connects the wheel hub to the frame and lets it move up and down.
Signs it's worn: Clunk over bumps, wandering steering, uneven wear.
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