I have replaced my rack and pinion it was bad. I still her a noise from the passenger side. I have already checked the wheel bearing and they are fine. I don't hear any clicking noise that would make me think it was the cv joints. I installed new outer tie rods when I replaced the steering gear and I know I need a wheel alignment. I noticed when I am on the highway and I decelerate I get alot of vibration. How do you know if your ball joints are bad?