Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

1) Check that there is no play by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.





^ Play exists Replace the ball joint.
2) Check that there is no play by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal released.
^ Play exists Check the hub unit bearing.
3) Replace the ball joint if the ball joint boot is damaged when visually inspecting the ball joint boot.