FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures






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.