Toronado V6-252 4.1L (1983)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Upper
Fig. 11 Checking ball joints for wear.
1.
Raise car and position jack stands under lower control arms as near as possible to each ball joint.
2.
Clamp vise grips on end of drive axle and position a dial indicator so that dial indicator ball rests on vise grip, Fig. 11.
3.
Place a pry bar between lower control arm and outer race and pry down on bar. Reading must not exceed 1/8 inch.
