Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Lower
Ball Joint Inspection
INSPECTION
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
Check the lower arm ball joint assembly end play by following the steps.
1. Measure the lower arm ball joint assembly end play with a dial indicator.
Limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 inch)
2. If the lower arm ball joint assembly end play exceeds the limit, replace the lower arm ball joint assembly.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
2. When dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm ball joint assembly.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked, the ball joint could be damaged, so if the dust cover is damaged during maintenance work, replace it.
Dust Cover Check
CHECK
1. Press the dust cover with a finger to check whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the upper arm ball joint or lower arm ball joint.
NOTE: If the dust coverts cracked or damaged, the ball joint could be damaged.