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 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 .
- Inspect the dust cover, and replace the ball joint COMPL if the dust cover is damaged.