Ball Joint

LOWER BALL JOINT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace the lower ball joint.






LOWER BALL JOINT - LINK AND COIL

Add the two reading together for a total lower ball joint movement, If this reading is above 2.29 mm (0.090 in) then replacement of the lower ball joint is necessary.






UPPER BALL JOINT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace the upper ball joint.






UPPER BALL JOINT - LINK AND COIL

Add the two readings together for a total upper ball joint movement. If this reading is above 1.52 mm (0.060 in) then replacement of the upper ball joint is necessary