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Ball Joint: Inspection

  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
  3. Replace the ball joint COMPL if the boot is damaged when visually inspecting the boot.