Ball Joint Inspection
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NOTE:
The front suspension is shown in the following procedures. The inspection of the rear suspension upper ball joint is similar.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting information.
- Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the front wheel bearings.
- Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm or rear suspension lower arm to be tested.
- While an assistant pulls and pushes the top and bottom of the tire, observe the relative movement between the ball joint and the front suspension lower arm. Any movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged ball joint. Install a new wheel knuckle as necessary. Refer to Wheel Knuckle
information.
- While an assistant pulls and pushes the top and bottom of the tire, observe the relative movement between the ball joint and the front suspension upper arm or rear suspension upper arm. Any movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged ball joint. Install a new upper arm as necessary. Refer to Upper Arm LH information. Refer to Upper Arm RH information. Refer to Upper Arm information.
- Remove the safety stand.
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
The safety stand beneath the suspension lower arm must only support the weight of the suspension and not the full weight of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the components.