Suspension & Steering (A4)Question 44 of 120
Technician A says a worn ball joint can cause clunking, wander, and uneven tire wear. Technician B says a load-carrying ball joint should be checked with its load removed per the procedure. Who is correct?
a.Technician A only
b.Both A and B
c.Technician B only
d.Neither A nor B
Explanation
A worn ball joint clunks, wanders, and wears tires unevenly, and load-carrying joints are checked unloaded so the measured axial and radial play is accurate. Both technicians are correct. A worn ball joint can fail catastrophically if ignored.
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