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Ball Joints

  1. Raise vehicle and position on safety stands. Disconnect tie-rod at steering knuckle. Connect a spring tension gauge to tie-rod hole in steering knuckle.
  2. Place steering knuckle in straight ahead position. Measure force required to pull steering knuckle to the right after initial breakaway.
  3. The pull should not exceed 25 ft. lbs. If pull required exceeds 25 ft. lbs., remove upper ball joint stud nut and loosen adjusting sleeve as required.
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