Ball Joint: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT
1. Lift up vehicle and remove front wheels.





2. Remove four bolts, then ball joint.
3. To install, reverse above removal procedures.





INSPECTION
1. Check ball joint free play in three directions (fore-aft, lateral and vertical). Replace ball joint if necessary.
2. The ball joint and boot that have been removed must be checked for wear, damage or cracks and any defective part must be replaced.