Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

Front Ball Joint

INSPECTION

1) Check that there is no play by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.





^ Play exists.-> Replace the ball joint assembly.
2) Check that there is no play by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal released.
^ Play exists.-> Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Front Hub Unit Bearing
3) Replace the ball joint assembly if the dust cover is damaged when visually inspecting the dust cover.