Inspection

Front Ball Joint

INSPECTION
1) Measure the play of the ball joint using the following procedures. Replace with a new part if the play exceeds specification.
1) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbf) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the length l1.





2) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbf) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the length l2.





3) Determine free play using the following formula.
S= l2-l1
4) Replace with a new part if the play exceeds specification.
Front ball joint
Specification for replacement S:
Less than 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
2) If the play is within specification, visually check the dust cover.
3) If the dust cover is damaged, replace with a new ball joint.