Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement

Required Special Tool: 

• MB990800: Ball joint dust cover installer

  Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during main tenance, replace the dust cover as follows:

1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Fill and apply the specified grease into the inside and lip of the dust cover.

   Specified grease 

   Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No. 2 or equivalent 

   Usage: 

   Inside of dust cover: 9.0 ± 1.0 g (0.32 ± 0.04 oz), Lip: As required 

3. Use the special tool ball joint remover & installer (MB990800) to drive in the dust cover to the point where it contact with the lower arm assembly.
4. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
   Fig 1: Pressing Dust Cover

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.