A vehicle is equipped with longitudinal torsion bars attached to the front lower control arms. Technician A says that this vehicle has loaded lower ball joints. Technician B says that the ball joints on this vehicle should be unloaded to test for radial and axial play. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A is correct because the torsion bars apply load to the lower control arms, making the lower ball joints loaded. Technician B is also correct because to accurately test for radial and axial play, the ball joints should be unloaded.

A Vehicle Is Equipped with Longitudinal Torsion Bars Attached to the Front