RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front - Link/Coil
Lower Ball Joint
LOWER BALL JOINT
To properly diagnose the lower ball joint two readings from the dial indicator are necessary, The two readings must be added together to find a total ball
joint movement as identified in the steps below.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Attach a dial indicator (2) with the indicator resting on the flat part of the steering knuckle (1) by the lower ball stud.
3. Set the dial indicator (2) to zero.
NOTE: Use care not to damage the upper ball joint grease seal (3).
4. Pry between the knuckle (4) and the axle tube yoke next to the upper ball joint (2), Record the reading on the dial indicator. This will be the first
reading.
