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Old 08-02-2003, 03:57 PM
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Re: How to check ball joints

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Originally posted by SVX10
A shop just told me that i had play in my right front ball joint. How can I check it myself? From my understanding, it's easy to check...I just don't know how to.

-Mat
You need to jack the car a few inches off the ground,the jack must be under the A-arm or you will just move the suspension. Then take a pry bar,put it between the tire and the ground and pry upward.To measure it correctly you should use a gauge but if it real bad you should be able to feel it.
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