How to check Balljoints

[BigTree]

Might sound like a weird question to some of you, but never-the-less. How to check balljoints on these cars?

Jack it up and shake the wheel?
or

Jack it up and jackstand under the A-arm to load it up, than check via pry bar or the sort?


Not too sure what to do with the wishbone type suspension here. I know that when it is in the air and the suspension is NOT loaded up there is some play in the lower.

Thanks.

 

[adampecush]

Jacking up and shaking the wheel is a good start...thats how I determined mine (passenger side at least) were shot.

 

[speed]

thats how I've always done it.

 

[Asterix]

Cygnus is your friend!

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=FA&P=21

You'll want to use something at least as strong as a fiberglas shovel handle as a prybar. I've used those or a steel digging bar. Something that doesn't flex, like a steel rod, is good so you can feel if anything is moving.

Asterix