MOT Advisory (Drag Link)

[Darren25]

Hi all,

I had my MOT done yesterday on the 182 and received the following advisory:

'Nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play'

Does anybody know what this means? Also what parts would I need and how much am I looking at playing? Is it also worth doing both sides at the same time?

Cheers

 

[MicKPM]

Clio's don't have "Drag links" - I can only make an assumption they mean the inner steering rack control arm ball joint (Or the "drumstick" as some refer to them as)

 

[beastinsheepclothing]

MicKPM you beat me to it, i was confused for a second when i read that

 

[Darren25]

Thanks guys, it confused me as well!

So if it is the steering rack control arm ball joint how much am I looking at to get it replaced?

 

[Coops Mk1]

think the parts about 30 quid and fitting shouldn't be more than hours labour really

 

[Coops Mk1]

oh plus tracking afterwards too

 

[Darren25]

Thanks for that. I'll speak to Birchdown later and get it booked in.

 

[danward]

I would contact the MOT place and ask them to clarify.

 

[Darren25]

Yeh good point. I'll do that first just in case they're talking about something else!