Spring Link Ball Joint
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Mount a dial indicator solidly to the steering knuckle.
- Position the indicator plunger against the top surface of the spring link centered on the ball joint axis, then zero the dial indicator.
- Position a pry bar under the tire assembly. Pry upward on the tire assembly.NOTE: If movement for either the spring link ball joint exceeds specifications, replacement of the spring link is necessary.
- If the travel exceeds 0.1 mm (0.004 in.). Refer to LINK, SPRING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .