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Threads stripped (threads missing) ............... A ........ (7) Require replacement. (1) - If manufacturer’s procedures for inspection exist, use those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection method such as the dry park check. CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure. (2) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity. (3) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the joint and will accelerate wear. (4) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the joint and will accelerate wear. (5) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the joint and will accelerate wear. (6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole. (7) - Check for damaged taper hole. SWAY BARS SWAY BAR INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure Attaching hardware broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken part, if available; otherwise, replace sway bar. Attaching hardware corroded, affecting structural integrity ... A .......... Require replacement of corroded part, if available; otherwise, replace sway bar. Attaching hardware loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement of loose part, if available; otherwise, replace sway bar. Attaching hardware missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing part, if available; otherwise, replace sway bar. Attaching hardware threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads, if available; otherwise, replace sway bar. Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part with stripped threads, if available; otherwise, replace sway bar. Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement. Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement. Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement. Threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement. TIE ROD ENDS (INNER AND OUTER) |