- Check the front lower control arm ball stud tightness in the knuckle
boss whenever you inspect the front lower control arm ball stud.
- Raise the vehicle to remove the weight of the vehicle from the
suspension. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
- Move the bottom of the tire in an in-and-out motion while checking
for movement of the stud end or castellated nut at the knuckle boss.
- A loose castellated nut may indicate a bent stud or a damaged
hole in the knuckle boss.
- Observe any horizontal movement of the knuckle relative to the
control arm.
- Replace the ball joints/studs if you detect any looseness in the
joint or if the ball joint seal is cut.
- Replace worn or damaged parts with the correct service parts.