FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Ball Joint: Description and Operation

The front suspension lower control arm ball joints operate with no free play. Inspect to determine if the ball joint is worn and requires replacement using proper procedures.
The ball joints are not replaceable as a separate component of the lower control arm assembly. If a ball joint is found to be defective, the entire lower control arm will need to be replaced. Do not attempt any type of repair on the ball joint assembly.