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AP33.20-P-3353BA Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots|Page 7350 > < AP33.20-P-3353BA Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots|Page 7348
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Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
AR33.20-P-0425A Check Supporting/Follower Joints (Removed)

Checking Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount (removed)

1

Remove supporting joint

2

Remove upper transverse control arm

3

Move the ball pin in all directions with a approximately 150 mm long pipe

NOTE:  The ball pin should move without play and without seizing, and should not cause any grinding noises

4

Check boot (7f, 8f)
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Check for cracks and damage if necessary replace supporting joint and/or upper transverse control arm

5

Install supporting joint

6

Install upper control arm

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