Ball Joint Axial End Play

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: When moving the rear 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.

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Set front wheels in straight-ahead position.
Check ball joint boots for cracks or other damage. if there are cracks or other damage, replace rear suspension arm.
Move axle side of rear suspension arm up and down by hand. Check there is no end play.

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

Do not depress brake pedal when measuring.
Do not perform with tires on level ground.
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not apply excessive force.