Upper Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement
UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENTRequired Special Tool:
MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer
Only when the upper arm ball joint dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the upper arm ball joint dust cover.
2. Fill the specified grease in the upper arm ball joint dust cover and lubricate the lip.
Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent
Amount to use: Inside of upper arm ball joint dust cover: 9.0 - 10.0 g (0.32 - 0.35 ounce)
Amount to use: lip part: as required
3. Using the special tool MB990800, punch the upper arm ball joint dust cover until it contacts the snap ring.
4. Press the upper arm ball joint dust cover with your finger to check that there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.