F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Figure 1
a.
For rubber ball socket (RBS) joints, see if the ball stud makes contact with the window opening in the socket bowl while on the truck, Figure
1. If contact is made with the window opening, replace it with a greaseable steel joint.
b.
For steel (greaseable) joints, measure the lateral (side to side) lash in the joint, Figure
1.
If the lash exceeds .060" (1.59 mm), replace the joint.
2.
With the truck on a hoist, check the steel (greaseable) joints for vertical (up and down) end play by pushing and pulling on the joint,
Figure 1. If the end play exceeds .090" (2.38 mm), replace the joint.
