How to Tell If a Ball Joint Is Bad

Accurately diagnosing a failing suspension component requires completely unloading suspension tension to prevent masked symptoms. By executing a structured six-step sequence-spanning safety setup, manual rocking, leverage checks, precision dial indicator measurements, and visual boot inspections-you can isolate a bad ball joint in 35 to 50 minutes. Step-by-Step Diagnostic Process Step 1: Secure the Vehicle and […]