Inspection After Removal

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Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary.
Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.
Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any of the following conditions exist:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
1. Swinging force "A": Refer to "BALL JOINT ".
2. Turning force "B": Refer to "BALL JOINT ".
3. Vertical end play "C": Refer to "BALL JOINT ".
Fig 1: Checking Swinging Force "A", Turning Force "B" And Vertical End Play "C"
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.