Ball Joint, Checking

Ball Joint, Checking

• The vehicle must be raised to perform the test.

Axial Play, Checking

- Pull the wheel down forcefully in the - direction of the arrow - and raise it up again.





Radial Clearance, Checking

- Straighten wheels/steering.

- Hold the top and bottom of the wheel and tilt it in the direction indicated by the - arrow -.





- Turn the wheels/steering to the left and repeat the test.

- Turn the wheels/steering to the right and repeat the test.

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

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

• Do not use any other testing methods because the ball joint could be damaged.