( TL19E00B20200014201MAAT20 )

Front Knuckle Ball Joint Inspection

When inspecting the ball joint, the vehicle will be shake strongly. Make sure support the front jacking bracket correctly with the suitable jack.

1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

1. Check all bolts, nuts, and bushings on the suspension components, and make sure that there are not looseness, deterioration, and damage.

1. Hold the bottom of the tyre (A) with your hands, and move it up and down to check for abnormal noise or wobbling.
   NOTE:
   - If the ball joint is abnormal, replace the knuckle ball joint.
   - A problem on the ball joint may be caused by an abnormal clearance (B).

1. Check the ball joint boot (A) for weakness, damage, cracks, and inner boot grease leaks.
   NOTE:
   - If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the knuckle ball joint.
   - If the ball joint boot is weakness and cracks without grease leaks, replace the ball joint boot.