Dan the best way i have found to find if front end components are getting slack is to jack each of the front wheels up one at a time. It does not have to be high but, enough to get a bar under the tire. Put bar under and pull up and release presure with the bar and see if tire gives You a wiggle type motion. This will give you an idea if You have upper or lower ball joint problems and if you have wheel bearing problems. You can grab the wheel one hand on front and one hand on back and push the tire with your hands like Your trying to turn the tire right and left but, just try and wiggle the tire back and forth. If You find much movment right and left then You can be looking for tie rod ends or drag link wear on those 3 parts. You will also see the pitman and idler and with either one of the motions You would use and I recommend both You will find pitman or idler bushing slack.
TAZ
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