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Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Inspection

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Inspection


Special Tools

J 8001 Dial Indicator Set

Note
The vehicle must rest on a level surface

The vehicle must be stable. DO NOT rock the vehicle on the floor.



1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. 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.

3. Install the J 8001 dial indicator, to measure the vertical lash of the ball joint.


4.
Warning

Do not pry in such a way that the ball joint seal is contacted. Damage to the seal may result.


Gently lift or pry between the knuckle and the lower control arm to induce ball joint movement, record the measurement

5. 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.