Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Inspection
When inspecting the ball joint, the vehicle will be shake strongly.
Make sure support the front jacking bracket correctly with the suitable jack.
Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
Remove the front wheel.
Check all bolts, nuts, and bushings on the suspension components, and make sure that there are not looseness, deterioration, and damage.
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 ball joint is abnormal,
replace the lower arm.
A problem on the ball joint may be caused by an abnormal clearance (B).
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.
If the ball joint boot is weakness and cracks without grease leaks,
replace the ball joint boot.
Install the front wheel.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.