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Ball Joint Inspection: Notes

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  1. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
    CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution .
  2. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
  3. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
  4. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relative to the control arm.
  5. Ball joints must be replaced under the following conditions:
    • The joint is loose.
    • The ball seal is cut.
    • The ball stud is disconnected from the knuckle.
    • The ball stud is loose at the knuckle.
    • The ball stud can be twisted in its socket with finger pressure.
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