Ball Joint

Front Ball Joint Wear Limit

Measure the play of the ball joint using the following procedures. Replace with a new part if the play exceeds specification.

With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbf) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the length L1.





With 686 N (70 kgf, 154 lbf) loaded in direction shown in the figure, measure the length L2.





Determine free play using the following formula.
S = L2 - L1

Replace with a new part if the play exceeds specification.

Front ball joint
Specification for replacement S:
Less than 0.3 mm (0.012 in)