Montero Sport V6-3.5L SOHC (2004)
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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.
Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Check
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.
Lower Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Replacement
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
Only when dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
1. Apply multipurpose grease to the interior of the dust cover and the lower arm ball joint.
2. Secure the dust cover to the lower arm ball joint with ring.