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Ball Joint

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  1. Did you review the general description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, proceed to next step. If not, see SYMPTOMS (SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Clean the ball joint and inspect the seal for damage. Is the ball joint seal damaged? If so, go to step  6. If not, proceed to next step.
  3. Check the wheel bearing for looseness. See WHEEL BEARING . Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step  7. If not, proceed to next step.
  4. Remove tension from the ball joints. Check the ball joint for horizontal looseness. Position the Dial Indicator (J-8001) against the lowest outboard point of the wheel rim. Rock the wheel in and out while reading the dial indicator. Does the dial indicator measure greater than 0.125" (3.18 mm)? If so, go to step  6. If not, proceed to next step.
  5. Remove tension from the ball joints. Check the ball joint for vertical looseness. Install the J-8001. Move the ball joint up and down while reading the dial indicator. Does the dial indicator measure greater than 0.125" (3.18 mm)? If so, proceed to next step. If not, go to step  7.
  6. Replace the ball joint. When complete, proceed to next step.
  7. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is okay. If not, go to step  2.
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