All Other Models Lower Ball Joint
Lower ball joints are a loose fit when not connected to the steering knuckle. Wear may be checked without disassembling the ball stud as follows: Raise vehicle and support weight of control arms at wheel hub and drum. Accurately measure the distance between the tip of the ball stud and the tip of the grease fitting below ball joint. Move support so that control arm is supported and wheel and hub are free. Again measure distance between ball stud and grease fitting. If difference between two measurements exceeds 3/32", replace ball joint assembly.