Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

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Ball Joint

Ball joints must be replaced under these conditions:
^ The joint is loose.
^ The ball seal is cut.
^ The ball stud is disconnected from the knuckle.
^ The ball stud is loose at the knuckle.
^ The ball stud can be twisted in its socket with finger pressure.