Ball Joint: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 COMPL. 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 front hub unit bearing. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>Front Hub Unit Bearing>INSPECTION .
- Replace the ball joint COMPL if the boot is damaged when visually inspecting the boot.