Ball Joint
Front Ball Joint Wear Limit1) Measure the play of the ball joint using the following procedures. Replace with a new part if the play exceeds specification.
(1) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbf) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the length l1.
(2) With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbf) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the length l2.
(3) Determine free play using the following formula.
S = l2 -l1
(4) Replace with a new part if the play exceeds specification.
Front ball joint
Replacement standard S Less than 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
2) If the play is within specification, visually check the dust cover.
3) If the dust cover is damaged, replace with a new ball joint.