Ball Joint Inspection

Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the front wheel bearings for looseness.
3. While an assistant pulls and pushes the top and bottom of the tire, observe the relative movement between the ball joint and the front suspension lower arm. Any movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged ball joint. Install a new lower arm as necessary.
4. If a new lower arm ball joint is installed it will be necessary to check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
5. Lower the vehicle.