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Is it possible to steer a car with one tie rod ball joint broken?

No, you cannot safely steer a car with one tie rod ball joint broken. The tie rod connects the steering rack to the steering knuckle, which turns the wheels. A broken tie rod ball joint means that one side of the steering mechanism is completely disconnected, resulting in a loss of steering control on that wheel. This makes the car extremely dangerous and difficult, if not impossible, to steer effectively. Attempting to drive in this condition is highly risky and could lead to an accident.