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Lower Ball Joint Checking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Ford Mustang and 1998 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Support vehicle with jackstands under lower control arm. Attach dial indicator to measure lateral (sideways) movement between wheel spindle and lower control arm.
  2. Grasp tire by top and bottom edges. Slowly move tire and wheel assembly in and out. If reading on dial indicator exceeds .015" (.38 mm), replace ball joint.
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