Acadia FWD V6-3.6L (2007)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint Inspection (Rear Suspension)
Ball Joint Inspection (Rear Suspension)
Tools Required
J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Perform a visual inspection of the ball joint seals for cuts or tears. If damage exists, replace the ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
4. Check wheel bearing for looseness. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis.
5. Remove the spring force from the lower control arm by supporting the lower control arm with a floor stand.
Position the floor stand as far outboard as possible and raise the control arm 75 mm (3 in).
Important: If rotor does not have a hold down bolt, install 3 lug nuts to ensure the stability of the rotor.
6. Clamp the J 8001 Dial Indicator, to the bottom of the brake rotor. Place the dial indicator needle against the flange of the ball joint at the ball joint
centerline most inboard point.
