Ball Joint Dust Cover Inspection

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Do not damage the control link ball joint dust cover during maintenance.

1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the control link. (Refer to Lower Arm Removal and Installation.)
NOTE:
If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the dust cover. (Refer to Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement.)

TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Do not damage the trailing arm ball joint dust cover during maintenance.

1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the trailing arm. (Refer to Lower Arm Removal and Installation.)
NOTE:
If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the dust cover. (Refer to Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement.)

UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Do not damage the upper arm ball joint dust cover during maintenance.

1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the upper arm. (Refer to Lower Arm Removal and Installation.)
NOTE:
If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
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 INSPECTION

1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.

2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the stabilizer link. (Refer to Front Suspension.)
NOTE:
If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the stabilizer link. (Refer to Front Suspension.)