Mark VII V8-302 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint, Upper
Fig. 3 Lower ball joint wear indicator. Mark VII & 1982---87 Continental
LOWER BALL JOINT
Mark VII & 1982---87 Continental
1.
Support vehicle in normal driving position with both ball joints loaded.
2.
Clean area around grease fitting and checking surface. The checking surface is the round boss into which the grease fitting is installed.
3.
The checking surface should project outside the cover, Fig. 3. If surface is inside cover replace lower arm assembly.