Front end play/shimmy - Ball joint?

[markmalin]

Hi guys,

I've had this front end shimmy at 70mp and up. (85 Carrera) May be just wheel balance, but while inspecting the front end I saw both tie rod end boots were torn. I replaced both outer tie rod ends, and also re-tightened the front bearings (removed the nut, popped out the outer bearing, inspected races, re-packed and re-tightened).

Took the car for a drive before getting front end aligned and still have the shimmy. Jacked it up and the left wheel seems tight, but on the right I can still wiggle it (very small amount of play) when I grab the wheel at 12:00 and 6:00. Could this be the ball joint on this side?

If so - I've never done one before - maybe you guys can help me figure out if that's the issue...then point me to some instructions on doing the job.

As always, thanks!

Mark.

[turbo grey]

Very possible,but It will be easier to determine if you visually look at the ball joint while an assistant shakes the wheel.also have a look at the tires for any uneven wear,spin the tire while observing the tread and look for a choppy or uneven surface that may be giving you the vibration symptoms you are experiencing.