1 - Checking the condition of the protective cover of the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension
Check:
- compression of the cover on the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension,
- no breaks in the protective cover.
If the ball joint boot of the lower front suspension arm is in poor condition or its compression is broken, replace the ball joint of the lower front suspension arm.
2 - Checking the installation of the ball joint of the suspension arm
Check:
- correct installation of the ball joint of the front suspension arm, mounting bolts and steering knuckle,
- nut tightening torque (1) mounting the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension,
- reliability of the installation of rivets of the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension (2).
3 - Checking the play in the ball joint of the lower arm
Check the absence of play in the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension:
- stand under the car
- Grasp the lower arm of the front suspension with both hands as close to the wheel as possible
- pull the lever down several times.
If play is found in the ball joint of the front suspension arm, replace the front suspension arm.