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.

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- Looseness exists → Replace the ball joint. 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 hub unit bearing . Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>FRONT HUB UNIT BEARING>INSPECTION .
Replace the ball joint if the boot is damaged when visually inspecting the boot.