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Originally Posted by Smith007
Can someone please tell me how to test for ball joint wear and replacement?
should one just replace same when the schedule says so?
What can happen if a ball joint is worn - safety?
Ps If this has been asked and answered please delete same - I did search mind you
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I usually put a jack under the front crossmember, then I take a crow bar and put it between the tire and the ground wiggle the wheel with the crowbar and have a assistant watch the BJ for any movement. The crowbar helps overcome the spring tension on the lower control arm. A BJ will often clunk for while before it fails totally, but it should be replaced ASAP, no point in playing Russian Roulette.
A BJ will failure will have catastrophic results. The bottom of the wheel will no longer be attached to the suspension, so you'll have total loss of control
. No biggy in your driveway, but not fun on the highway.