Ball Joint

Ball Joint Wear Limit (Lower Ball Joint)
The dial indicator reading should be no more than 2 mm (0.079 in). If the reading is out of specification, replace the ball joint.

Ball Joint Wear Limit (Upper Ball Joint)
Release the arm and check the dial indicator. The dial indicator reading should be no more than 2 mm (0.079 in). If the reading is too high, replace the upper control arm.