Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Inspection
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Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Inspection
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Special Tools
J 8001
Dial Indicator Set
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Note
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The vehicle must rest on a level surface
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The vehicle must be stable. DO NOT rock the vehicle on the floor.
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Clean and inspect the ball joint seal for cuts or tears. If the ball joint seal is damaged, replace the ball joint or lower control arm as applicable for this vehicle.
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Install the
J 8001
dial indicator, to measure the vertical lash of the ball joint.
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Warning
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Do not pry in such a way that the ball joint seal is contacted. Damage to the seal may result.
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Gently lift or pry between the knuckle and the lower control arm to induce ball joint movement, record the measurement
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5.
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If dial indicator is reading more than
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
, replace the ball joint or lower control arm as applicable for this vehicle.
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