Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Inspection

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. (Refer to Lower Arm Removal and Installation.)
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. (Refer to Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement.)

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. (Refer to Front Suspension.)
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. (Refer to Front Suspension.)