FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Ball Joint Dust Cover Check

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
2. If there is a crack or damage on the dust cover, replace the lower arm assembly.

NOTE: The crack or damage on the dust cover may damage the ball joint. If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the dust cover.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
2. If there is a crack or damage on the dust cover, replace the stabilizer link.

NOTE: The crack or damage on the dust cover may damage the ball joint. If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the stabilizer link.