Ball Joint: Specifications
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Tribute 2WD
- Engine
- V6-3.0L
- Year
- 2008
- Section
- Suspension › Ball Joint › Specifications
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Ball Joint: Specifications
Ball Joint Wear limit ........................................................................................................................................................................... 0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in)
Measure the ball joint deflection while an assistant pushes up and pulls down on the lower control arm, by hand.
If the deflection exceeds the specification, a new ball joint must be installed.
If the deflection meets the specification, no further action is required.
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