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Upper Ball Joint (Except Pacer)

  1. Lift front of vehicle until front wheels are off ground. Place safety stands under body side sills. Remove upper ball joint grease fitting and install threaded knurled nut of gauge tool (J-21240) into hole.
  2. Place pry bar under tire and lift several times. Subtract minimum reading from maximum reading obtained. If difference is greater than 0.080", replace ball joint.