Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Inspection: Inspection

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When inspecting the ball joint, the vehicle will be shake strongly. Make sure support the front jacking bracket correctly with the suitable jack.

1. 1. Vehicle - Lift
2. 2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. 3. Front Lower Arm Ball Joint - Inspect

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   1. Check all bolts, nuts, and bushings on the suspension components, and make sure that there are not looseness, deterioration, and damage

   2. Hold the outside of lower arm (A) with your hands, and move it up and down to check for abnormal noise or wobbling.

   NOTE: 

   • If the lower ball joint is abnormal, replace the lower arm ball joint .
   • A problem on the lower ball joint may be caused by an abnormal clearance (B).

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   3. Check the ball joint boot (A) for weakness, damage, cracks, and inner boot grease leaks.NOTE:  If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the lower arm ball joint . If the ball joint boot is weakness and cracks without grease leaks, replace the ball joint boot .

4. 4. Front Wheel - Install