Checking the upper ball joint without removing it from the car
5 - Swivel fist; 6 - Upper transverse arm; 8 - Ball joint; 8f - ball joint boot
1. Illustrative material for checking the upper ball joint without removing it from the vehicle is presented in the illustration, which includes all references in the text.
2. Jack up the front of the car and place it on jack stands.
3. Assess the condition of the anther (8f) supports (8), - the presence of cuts and cracks is unacceptable.
4. Firmly pulling the corresponding wheel (arrow), make sure there is no play in the support (8), - if necessary, replace the upper transverse link (6) (see Section Removal and installation of hydraulic lines laid between the GTZ and the ETS / ESP hydraulic modulator).
Bottom support
Visually assess the condition of the anther support, if necessary, replace it.
With removal from the car
Checking the removed upper ball joint | Checking the removed lower ball joint |
1. Illustrative material for checking ball joints without removing them from the vehicle is shown in the illustrations, which include all references in the text.
2. Using an extractor, remove the ball joint (6/7).
3. Using a tube with a length of about 150 mm as a gate, evaluate the smoothness of the ball pin of the support in all directions - in case of resistance dips or signs of biting, replace the defective component.
4. Assess the condition of the anther - the presence of cuts and cracks is unacceptable.
5. Install the support in its regular place.