Inspection After Removal

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