Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

Ball Joint Checking

Axial Play, Checking






- Forcefully pull control arm down in - direction of arrow - and press up again.

Radial Clearance, Checking






- Forcefully push lower part of wheel inward and outward in - direction of arrow -.

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

• Observe lower ball joint while performing checks.

• Make allowance for any wheel bearing play or "play" in strut mounting at top.

• Check rubber boot for damage, replace lower ball joint, if necessary.