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Ball Joint

BALL JOINT
Lower
To measure ball joint deflection, attach a suitable dial indicator with a flexible arm between the lower arm and the wheel knuckle or ball joint stud.





Measure the ball joint deflection while an assistant pushes up and pulls down on the wheel and tire assembly, by hand.
If the deflection exceeds the specification, a new lower ball joint must be installed.


Upper
To measure ball joint deflection, attach a suitable dial indicator with a flexible arm between the upper arm and the wheel knuckle or ball joint stud.





Measure the ball joint deflection while an assistant pushes up and then pulls down on the upper arm, by hand.
If the deflection exceeds the specification, a new upper ball joint must be installed.
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