Inspect each component for abnormal wear or damage.
Ball Joint Axial End Play
warning
When moving the front tires up and down by hand, place a jack (A) at the rear floor jack lift point to stabilize the vehicle or the vehicle could rock and fall off the lift resulting in serious personal injury or death.
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
2. Check ball joint boot for cracks or other damage. If there are cracks or other damage, replace transverse link.
3. Move axle side of transverse link up and down by hand. Check there is no end play.
caution
Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
Never perform with tires on level ground.
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not apply excessive force.
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