Control Link Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement

CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tool:

- MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer

Only when the control link ball joint dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as follows:

1. Remove the control link ball joint dust cover.

2. Fill the specified grease in the control link ball joint dust cover and lubricate the lip.
Specified grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent

Amount to use: Inside of control link ball joint dust cover: Approx. 7g (0.247 ounce)
Amount to use: lip part: as required






3. Using the special tool MB990800, punch the control link ball joint dust cover until it contacts the snap ring.
4. Press the control link ball joint dust cover with your finger to check that there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.