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All Models (1971-73)

Raise and support front of vehicle. Attach a dial indicator onto lower control arm with indicator tip on steering knuckle near ball joint. Place a pry bar between lower control arm and steering knuckle.

NOTE: Take care not to damage ball joint rubber boot.

Push on pry bar and observe movement of dial indicator. If any movement is noted on dial indicator, ball joint must be replaced. See Honda in SUSPENSION Section.