FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Grasp tire at top and bottom.
3. Shake tire back and forth, check for any side to side movement in ball joint.
4. Replace ball joint if there is any side to side movement.