Ball Joint Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ball Joint Inspection
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 2 |
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- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Check the wheel bearing for looseness. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
in Suspension General Diagnosis. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
IMPORTANT:
Remove tension from the ball joints. Check the ball joint for horizontal looseness using the following procedure:
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3.18 mm (0.125 in) | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
Remove tension from the ball joints. Check the ball joint for vertical looseness using the following procedure:
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3.18 mm (0.125 in) | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Replace the ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement
in Front Suspension or Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |