Checking front tie rods,balljoints and CV Axles

[Wldfire]

Hello everyone, I did some searching for answers to my questions and didnt find what i was looking for, could have missed it also, if i did, i am sorry.

It has been many years since i did anything with the front end of a vehicle and I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice on checking the different parts in the front end for wear and if they need replacement. I am getting some pretty bad vibration and shimmy. I need new front tires, they are wearing on the insides.

I know i need a CV axle as when i make tight turns i get the noise, but not sure what one or both are needed.
I also want to make sure my tie rod ends and ball joints are okay or should be replaced.
Also wouldn't mind checking the front hub bearings if possible.

If anyone has any advice and hints on testing these, I would really appreciate the help.

Thank you.

[eurotiva]

Jack up the front of the car and wiggle the tires top to bottom, and then side to side. Also putting a close eye on things will tell alot. Look at steering boots, and the ball joint boots. Report back with discoveries. Hope this helps.

[Wldfire]

Thank you very much for your help. Im not sure I will get a chance to get under it today, but will tomorrow morning for sure. I will report back with what i find.

I sure do love this site! Thanx again.

[eurotiva]

You can figure it out. No problem...