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Lower Ball Joint (Spring Tower)

Place jacks under front crossmember, until wheel falls into the full-down position. Have assistant move lower edge of tire in and out, as you check for movement between the lower end of spindle and lower control arm. Install new lower control arm if movement exists.

Fig 1: Lower Ball Joint Wear Indicators (General Motors Illustrated) (Ford Fairmont, Zephyr, Mustang & Capri Similar)
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