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BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the stabilizer link.
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage of the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work replace the dust cover.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the breakaway torque of the ball joint. The standard value is 0.5 - 1.5 Nm (4 - 13 inch lbs.).
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.