Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint, Lower
LOWER FRONT
1. Raise vehicle until wheels fall to full down position and are off the ground.
2. Have an assistant grasp lower edge of tire and move wheel and tire assembly in and out.
3. As wheel is being moved in and out, observe lower end of front wheel knuckle and front suspension lower arm. Any movement indicates
abnormal ball joint wear.
4. If any movement is observed, install new front wheel knuckle.