Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

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

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

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.