Aerostar 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint, Upper
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Grasp lower edge of tire and move wheel in and out. Observe lower spindle jaw and lower control arm.
3. If movement between lower control arm and lower spindle jaw is greater than 1/32 in, replace lower ball joint.
4. Grasp upper edge of tire and move tire in and out. Observe movement between upper spindle arm and upper control arm.
5. If movement between upper control arm and upper spindle arm is greater than 1/32 in, replace upper ball joint.
