Cutlass Cruiser V8-307 5.0L VIN Y 4-bbl (1983)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Upper
Fig. 3 Checking ball joints for wear
If loose ball joints are suspected, first be sure the front wheel bearings are properly adjusted and that the control arms are tight. Then check ball joints
for wear as follows: Referring to Fig. 3, raise wheel with a jack placed under the lower control arm as shown. Then test by moving the wheel up and
down to check axial play, and rocking it at the top and bottom to measure radial play.
