Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
1.
Once wheel bearing inspection/adjustment is complete, have an assistant push and pull on the bottom of the tire (Figure 1).
2.
Measure the amount of lateral lash AT THE BALL JOINT (Figure 1, View 1). Do Not Replace ball joint unless lateral lash movement is at or
above 0.8 mm (1/32") AT THE BALL JOINT. Lateral lash of 0.8 mm (1/32") AT THE BALL JOINT will give a measurement of up to 4 mm
(5/32") of movement at the bottom outer diameter of the tire (Figure 1, View 2).
UPPER BALL JOINT
1.
Once wheel bearing inspection/adjustment is complete, have an assistant push and pull on the top of the tire (Figure 2).
2.
Measure the amount of lateral lash AT THE BALL JOINT (Figure 2, View 1). Do Not Replace ball joint unless lateral lash movement is at or
above 0.8 mm (1/32") AT THE BALL JOINT. Lateral lash of 0.8 mm (1/32") AT THE BALL JOINT will give a measurement of up to 4 mm
(5/32") of movement at the top outer diameter of the tire (Figure 2, View 2).
VERTICAL END PLAY BOTH BALL JOINTS
