F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN V (2005)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Ball Joint Inspection
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the front wheel bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front axle to be tested.
4. While an assistant pulls and pushes the bottom of the tire, observe the relative movement between the lower spindle arm and the front axle. Any
movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged lower ball joint. INSTALL new lower ball joint(s) as necessary.
5. While an assistant pulls and pushes the top of the tire, observe the relative movement between the upper spindle arm and the front axle. Movement
at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged upper ball joint. INSTALL a new upper ball joint as necessary.
NOTE: To inspect the ball Joints for binding (torque required to turn), carry out Steps 6 through 12.
6. Place the vehicle on the alignment rack with the front wheels on low friction turn plates.
