Technician A says when measuring vertical ball joint wear, pry upward with a steel bar under the front tire and observe the dial indicator reading. Technician B says when measuring lateral ball joint wear, grasp the tire at the top and bottom and try to force the tire inward and outward and observe the dial indicator reading. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct in their methods for measuring ball joint wear. Technician A's method is appropriate for measuring vertical wear by prying upward, while Technician B's method is suitable for assessing lateral wear by pushing the tire inward and outward.

Technician a Says When Measuring Vertical Ball Joint Wear, Pry