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Ball Joint





Front Lower Ball Joint

Measurement Between lower control arm and knuckle

Deflection 0-0.012 in (0-0.3mm)






Reference Diagram B - but a jackstand must be placed under the lower control arm to "load the suspension".


Front Upper Ball Joint

Measurement Between upper control arm and knuckle

Deflection 0-0.008 in (0-0.2mm)






Reference Diagram C - but a jackstand must be placed under the lower control arm to "load the suspension".