Ball Joint

1) Measure the play of ball joint by the following procedures. Replace with a new one when the play exceeds specified value.
(1) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbs.) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the dimension l1.





(2) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbs.) loaded in opposite direction shown in the figure, measure the dimension l2.





(3) Calculate plays from the following formula.
S= l2 - l1
(4) When plays are larger than the following value, replace with a new one.

FRONT BALL JOINT:

Specified play for replacement S:
Less than 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)

When the play is smaller than specified value, visually inspect the dust cover.