Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old 07-28-2008, 03:46 PM
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my front wheel wobbles when i push at the twelve oclock position when wheel is in the air but not when on the ground i retorqued axle nut to spec is a little play in ball joint but the movement in wheel is dramatic is it the ball joint or maby the hub thanks
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 03:49 PM
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[:@]sorry i got things bakk assword wheel wobbles whe on the ground is fine when jacked up
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 07:02 PM
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I would think maybe balljoint but I would have to see to confirm 100%.
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 08:43 AM
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I would suspect balljoint as well. If the wobble was side to side I would suspect the wheel bearing
 
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Check your control arm bushings. Mine had a bad one and allowed the wheel to move.
 
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