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______________ Wheels and Tires/Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) 6-23 ® 05745159 Figure 6-39: Upper Ball Joint Wear Check 6. Inspect control arm bushings for wear or damage. Replace 7. Check lower ball joints: Support lower control arm with a (Figure 6-40). Maximum play should not
exceed 1/8" (3.5 mm). Replace ball joint if end play exceeds the limit. 8. Check steering center link, idler arm and tie rod ends for 9. Check idler and steering arms by pulling the center link 10. Lower the vehicle. 11. Check tie rod end wear by trying to move the tie rod vertically and horizontally. Replace the tie rod end(s) if 12. Inspect the center link for distortion. Center link deformation will cause excessive front wheel toe. If center 13. Check the center link and stabilizer bar for cracks or distortion. Replace if necessary. 14. Inspect the stabilizer bar bushings for excessive wear and/ or distortion. Replace if necessary. 15. Check the steering gear for looseness-to-frame, proper Figure 6-40: Lower Ball Joint Wear Check 1 2 3 4 5 6 PRYBAR CONTACT POINT MEASURE MOVEMENT HERE PRYBAR MEASURE MOVEMENT HERE |