Place jackstands under the lower control arms and leave the steering colum unlocked. Lightly wiggle the tire up and down with your hands at the 12 ans 6 o clock positions to feel for play in the ball joints. Wiggeling side to side (3 and 9 o clock) will show any play in the tie rods, idler, and pitman arms.


Some times it takes another set of eyes while the you shake it down.