Upper Ball Joint (1965-71)

Raise and support vehicle under frame, allowing lower control arms to hang free. Remove wheel, and position suitable jack under lower control arm. Disconnect upper ball joint stud from steering knuckle, then reinstall nut only on ball joint stud. Measure torque required to rotate ball joint stud in ball joint assembly. If torque is not within 5-10 ft. lbs. range, replace ball joint.