Axial End Play

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply a load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) to the ball stud axially. Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes. If the value is outside the specification, replace the sockets.
Outer socket : 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less

Inner socket : 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less

Fig 1: Applying Axial Load To Ball Studs Of Inner And Outer Socket