Ford Front Suspension BallJoint Inspection Job Aid

The descriptions and specifications contained in this document were in effect at the time this document was approved for printing. Ford Motor
Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design without notice, and without incurring any
obligation. This chart is for OEM Components only and may not apply to Motorcraft specifications.
DIAGNOSIS
Check for wheel bearing play before checking for ball joint deflection Align the dial indicator as close as possible to the ball joint centerline to minimize error Use Hand Force Only. The use of tools or equipment can cause damage and relative movement that may not exist when using hand force only. If procedures are not followed correctly, it is possible to get a false measurement resulting in unneccessary replacement Note: For Types A and B, the hand force applied in an up/down motion at the tire must overcome the weight of the tire/wheel assembly Note: For Types E and F, the hand force applied in an inboard / outboard motion at the tire must be at the 6 and 12 O'Clock Postions and also overcome the weight of the tire/wheel assembly.

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