#8438, "RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????" In response to Reply # 2
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????" In response to Reply # 3
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????" In response to Reply # 4
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????" In response to Reply # 5
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?
#8443, "RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????" In response to Reply # 7
$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?
#8444, "RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????" In response to Reply # 8
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.
Greg
'19 Genesis G70 3.3t AWD '88 Chrysler Conquest TSI
#8445, "RE: 99 Ball Joint Recall????" In response to Reply # 3
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.
Not sure how long it takes as I have not had mine done yet.
