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Ball Joint: Specifications






Ball Joint

Axial Play, Checking

- Pull control arm firmly downward in - direction of arrow - and press back up again.







Radial Clearance, Checking

- Press wheel firmly in and out at bottom in - direction of arrow -.





There should not be any noticeable or visible "play" in either of the two checks.