Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Ball Joint: Specifications
Wear Limit
Raise the front of the vehicle, allowing the front of the vehicle to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom and move the bottom of the tire in an
in-and-out motion. Check for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relative to the control arm. Replace the ball joints if you detect any looseness in
the joint or if the ball joint seal is cut. You should also check ball stud tightness in the knuckle boss by shaking the wheel and feeling for movement of
the stud end. Replace any worn or damaged parts.