Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Upper
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the upper arm ball joint assembly, lower arm ball joint assembly or stabilizer link.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, it is, possible that there may also be damage to the ball joint.