Steering Ball Joints
- Check ball joint rubber boots for security, signs of cracking or deterioration. Repair or replace as necessary.
- Check ball joint assemblies for seizure i.e. no movement on ball joint and associated assemblies. Repair or replace as necessary.
- Check for excessive wear. This will be evident as extreme movement on track rod and steering linkages. Renew parts as necessary. See TRACK ROD & LINKAGE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. See DRAG LINK & DRAG LINK ENDS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.