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Ball Joint|Service and Repair > < Steering Wheel - Slightly Off Center.|Page 3632
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Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

1.

Install preload attachment tool 490180510B or equivalent onto ball stud.

2.

Using a suitable spring scale, measure ball joint preload. Measure preload after shaking ball joint stud 3 or 4 times.

3.

Pull spring scale and with ball joint stud rotating, reading obtained should be 4.4-7.7 lbs.

Ball Joint|Service and Repair > < Steering Wheel - Slightly Off Center.|Page 3632