Terraza AWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint Inspection (Rear Suspension - IRS)
Ball Joint Inspection (Rear Suspension - IRS)
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Perform a visual inspection of the ball joint seals for cuts or tears. If damage exists, replace the ball joint.
4. Check wheel bearing for looseness.
5. Remove the spring force from the lower control arm by supporting the lower control arm with a floor stand.
Position the floor stand as far outboard as possible and raise the control arm 75 mm (3 in).
Important: If rotor does not have a hold down bolt, install 3 lug nuts to ensure the stability of the rotor.
6. Clamp the J 8001 Dial Indicator, to the bottom of the brake rotor. Place the dial indicator needle against the flange of the ball joint at the ball joint
centerline most inboard point.
7. Set the dial indicator to zero.
