Viper SRT-10 V10-8.4L (2008)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Rear Upper Ball Joint
UPPER BALL JOINT
All suspension ball joints used on this vehicle operate with no free play. Ball joint replacement is necessary if more than 0.51 mm (0.02 in.) axial end
play of the ball joint stud exists. Refer to the following procedure to inspect the ball joint for wear.
WEAR INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CAUTION: When raising the vehicle by the lower control arm using a floor jack, care must be used so control arm does not get nicked, gouged,
deformed or damaged in any way by the floor jack.
1. Position a floor jack under the outer end of front lower control arm. Carefully raise the vehicle so the rear wheel and tire assembly is just lightly
contacting the floor (vehicle weight relieved from the tire).
2. Have a helper grasp the tire at the top and apply an inward and outward force against the top of the tire. While the force is being applied against
the tire, look for any movement between the upper ball joint and the knuckle.
3. If any lateral movement is evident at the upper ball joint, the upper control arm will need to be replaced.
