Ball Joint: Inspection
- Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.
- Looseness exists → Replace the ball joint. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Ball Joint>REMOVAL .
- Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal released.
- Looseness exists → Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Hub Unit Bearing>INSPECTION .
- Replace the ball joint if the dust cover is damaged when visually inspecting the dust cover.