Ball Joint

Ball Joint Wear Limits

Important: If a seal is cut or torn, replace ball joint.

Horizontal Looseness 2.00 MM (0.080 Inch) Maximum

RWD Vehicles
Scrape a scale, a screwdriver, or a fingernail across cover. If round housing is flush with or inside of cover surface, replace lower ball joint.

4WD Vehicles
If dial indicator reading is more than 3.18 MM (0.125 Inch), replace lower ball joint.
Disconnect upper ball joint from steering knuckle.
If you find any looseness or can twist stud with your fingers, replace upper ball joint.