[MR2] Ball joints

[Donald Chalfant]

Go here
http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/volume2/suspension_and_axle.htm

Pick relevant page on checking ball joints.  Basically jack up and use block of wood and prybar to see is there is movement
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Scott Burson 
  To: Dave A. 
  Cc: Bob Schultz ; MR2 at mr2.com 
  Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 2:21 PM
  Subject: [MR2] Ball joints


  On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 7:52 AM, Dave A. <mr2srule at att.net> wrote:

  > Uneven rear tire wear on the MR2 is usually two things... Ball joints
  > (excessive inside wear) and/or alignment (fast wear).  Every MR2 needs ball
  > joints over 80k miles.
  >
  >
  Wow, I had never heard this.  I thought the inside wear was a permanent
  effect of the camber setting.  Is there some more specific check that will
  tell me what shape the ball joints are in?

  -- Scott
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