Ali,
If you vigorously shake the joints you will be able to detect any play.
If there is play, then the joint is worn. No play meant it is ok.
Joe
Ali Mohempour wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm beginning to go over the suspension of my '78 spit and I have a question
> about the tie rod end balljoints.
> I can see that the rubber seals are worn and must be replaced, but my
> question is how do I know the tie rod end balljoints are worn?
> The Haynes manyal says if there is any play it is worn. Visually the tie rod
> thing that looks kinda like this ==O
> looks sorda in an angle, and I can move it in a small arc. Is that normal?
> Should it only swivel in the horizontal plane or does it also have a small
> vertical movement?
> Believe me that's all one question.
> Thanks.
>
> Ali
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