Component Tests and General Diagnostics

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT
- Jack-up the vehicle until front wheels are off ground.





- Next, grasp the bottom of tire and move it in and out. If relative movement (B) is observed between the brake disc cover (A) and end of transverse link (D), ball joint (C) may be excessively worn.





- Next, grasp the end of transverse link and move it up and down. Relative movement (A) between the housing (D) and transverse link (C) boss indicates ball joint (B) may be excessively worn.
- If relative movement is observed in the immediately preceding two steps, remove and inspect the ball joint. If free play exceeds standard, replace the ball joint.
- Damage of dust sea
- Visually inspect the ball joint dust seal. If it is damaged, remove the transverse link. And measure free play of ball joint.
- When looseness exceeds standard value, replace the ball joint.





- If the dust seal is damaged, replace with the new ball joint.

NOTE: When the transverse link ball joint has been removed or replaced, check the toe-in of front wheel. If the front wheel toe-in is not at specified value, adjust the toe-in.