FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Lower Arm Ball Joint End Play Check

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
3. Move the lower arm assembly up and down with your hands to check for an excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive play, replace the lower arm assembly.