Traction control

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LEE SKELLAND
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  • 2000 ROVER 75
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I have a traction control light on dash. My front passenger wheel moves side to side when parked.
Friday, June 23rd, 2017 AT 6:11 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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That is a very dangerous thing. It sounds like wheel bearing/hub or possibly ball joints. It is not something that can wait to be repaired. It is very possible for the wheel to fail and that would not be good.
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Friday, June 23rd, 2017 AT 11:11 AM
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LEE SKELLAND
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How would I no what it is without taking to garage
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Friday, June 23rd, 2017 AT 12:49 PM
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STEVE W.
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Jack it up and support it on jack stands, then move the wheel/tire and look for where the motion is. If you have motion when you push in/out on the top/bottom (12 and 6) of the tire but not in other directions it's likely ball joints. If it moves only when you try to move it at the front/back (3 and 9) on the tire it is more likely tie rod related.
If you can move it in every direction it is most likely a wheel bearing. But those are only a rough guide. If it has much motion the failed part(s) should be readily apparent. Then it is somewhat simple to replace them.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 12:36 AM
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LEE SKELLAND
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Thanks.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 4:39 AM
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STEVE W.
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You are welcome, just be sure to get it repaired. They can cause a lot of problems if they break free.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 3:27 PM

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