Component Part

Check the front suspension for the following:

• Check each component for looseness or play.
• Inspect each component for abnormal wear or damage.

Ball Joint Axial End Play 

WARNING: When moving the front tires up and down by hand, place a jack (A) at the rear floor jack lift point to stabilize the vehicle or the vehicle could rock and fall off the lift resulting in serious personal injury or death.

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1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
2. Check ball joint boot for cracks or other damage. If there are cracks or other damage, replace transverse link.
3. Lift the vehicle and move the tires up and down by hand to check if the ball joint has a backlash. If it has a backlash, replace transverse link.

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   NOTE:

   • If a rattling noise is generated while travelling, check ball joint axial end play.
   • If a roaring noise is generated while travelling, check if the wheel hub assembly bearing has a axial end play. Refer to Inspection .