Axle joints: Checking play and dust bellows
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check joint clearance.
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- When doing so, press the rubber dust boots down with your fingers to reveal any hidden cracks.
- If a rubber dust boot is leaking, the corresponding joint or control arm must be replaced because any dirt or moisture that seeps in will cause irreparable damage to the joint.
- Visually inspect the dust boots for damage.
- Inspect the dust boots of the axle joints (ball joints) on the wheel suspension as follows:
- Place the vehicle on a lifting platform with the steering lock disengaged.
- Perform a visual inspection after cleaning.
The procedure for the front axle is as follows:
CAUTION: Turning steering too sharply using the steering wheel.- Risk of squashing arms.
→ Only turn the steering wheel as far to the left and right as required in order to check the amount of play on the tie rod.
- Turn the front wheels as far as they will go
- Perform a visual inspection of the visible surfaces on the left and right
- After turning the front wheels to the other steering stop, check the other half of each rubber dust boot.