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Lower Ball Joint







LOWER BALL JOINT





Attach a dial indicator (4) with the indicator resting on the flat part of the steering knuckle (3) by the lower ball stud.
Set the dial indicator (4) to zero.
Pry between the knuckle (3) and the axle tube yoke (2) next to the upper ball joint using a pry bar (1), Record the reading on the dial indicator.
Axial measurement for a total lower ball joint movement, If this reading is above 1.25 mm (0.050 in) then replacement of the lower ball joint is necessary.
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