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.

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.