F 150 2WD Lightning V8-5.4L SOHC SC VIN 3 (2001)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint, Upper
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the front wheel bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front
4. While an assistant pulls and pushes the bottom of the tire, observe the relative movement between the lower spindle arm and the front suspension
lower arm ball joint. Any movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged lower ball joint. Install a new front suspension
lower arm as necessary.
5. While an assistant pulls and pushes the top of the tire, observe the relative movement between the upper spindle arm and the front suspension
upper arm ball joint. Movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged upper ball joint. Install a new front suspension
upper arm as necessary.
