Wear Limit

- Be sure the vehicle rests on a level surface.





- Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands. Support the lower control arm with a floor stand or jack as far outboard as possible under the stabilizer shaft bracket.

NOTE:
- The vehicle must be stable and should not rock on the floor stands.
- The upper control arm bumper must not contact the frame.

1. Wipe the ball joints clean and check the seals for cuts or tears.
- If a seal is cut or torn, the ball joint MUST be replaced.
2. Adjust the wheel bearings.
3. Check the ball joints for vertical looseness.





- With the vehicle on the jack stands, place a dial indicator against the spindle to show vertical movement.





- Pry between the lower control arm and the outer race while reading the dial indicator. This will show vertical looseness in the ball joints.
- If the dial indicator reading is more than 2 mm (0.08 inch), replace the ball joint.

CAUTION: Do not pry between the lower arm and the drive axle (halfshaft) boot or in such a manner that the ball Joint seal is contacted. Damage to the drive axle (halfshaft) boot will result (4WD).