All Other Models

Raise and support, then turn steering to one side. Install suitable levering tool so that ball joint spring may be compressed. With spring compressed, position a vernier caliper with lower jaw on ball joint stud and upper jaw on top of clamping bolt for ball joint stud. Note reading. Slowly release tension from spring and note travel of caliper. This reading indicates ball joint play. If specified play is exceeded, replace ball joint. See Volkswagen in SUSPENSION Section.