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Topic subject99 Ball Joint Recall????
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8435, 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by skinny_one, Apr-06-02 02:32 PM



Was there one???
8436, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by trwebb26, Apr-06-02 03:09 PM
you bet... I had BOTH of mine replaced last week!
8437, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by skinny_one, Apr-07-02 02:55 PM



I need a new ignition key anyway so I think I'll go there tomorrow. How long did it take??

8438, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by Hurricane_GS, Apr-07-02 03:32 PM
You have to call and make an appointment. If you just show up there is a good chance you will not get in. :( Not sure how long it takes as I have not had mine done yet.

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8439, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by skinny_one, Apr-08-02 03:01 AM


I just got back from my mitsu dealer. I had to get a key cut. The parts guy said my squeak was my wheel hub bearing. He also said that my car had the ball joints done already. I have an appointment tomorrow to get the wheel hub bearing replaced. The dealer I goto is pretty cool.
8440, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by Blk95GS, Apr-08-02 09:42 AM
i went to the dealer just to check if the ball joints had been replaced yet....they said "haven't been done yet, you mind waiting an hour?" so an hour later i left with new ball joints, no problems and not a penny out of my pocket.
8441, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by Captain, Apr-08-02 05:48 PM
Hey Skinny. What were your symptoms for the wheel bearings? Noises high or low pitched, when they occured etc...? I think my 99's left front wheel bearing is bad at around 50,000 miles. Deep, low groaning sound from wheel area at different times and I already had the recall done too. Any idea on the price for the dealer to do the job?

Drew


8442, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by trwebb26, Apr-09-02 02:01 AM
I think I paid $180 for a new wheel hub bearing at my mitsu dealer.
8443, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by Captain, Apr-09-02 05:41 AM
$180?? Was that with labor? Damn expenseive bearings if not. Was yours the one that locked up and caused an accident? Whats the deal with wheel bearings going bad on 99's?

Drew
8444, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by 992gnt, Apr-09-02 06:24 AM
Find a dealer that gives DSM discounts. I can get that same bearing and hub for $104 all day long. Even if you have to pay for shipping it's still cheaper than buying at full cost.


8445, RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????
Posted by skinny_one, Apr-09-02 01:49 PM


I found out the problem(actually the guy at mitsu found it.) I was riding on foour lugs, and somehow two of the other ones weren't holding the wheel on. I beleive the wheel was sliding on the studs, making the squeaking sound.