Rear Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UPPER BALL JOINT

(1) Raise and support vehicle so that tires clear floor.
(2) Push inward and pull outward at top of tire noting if any movement of ball joint occurs.
(3) If movement is noted, replace upper control arm.

ALTERNATE METHOD
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Push inward and pull outward on neck of knuckle near ball joint while observing ball joint for movement. Holding a finger against knuckle and upper control arm while performing this helps to sense movement.
(4) If movement is noted, replace upper control arm.