Outlander AWD L4-2.4L (4B12) (2010)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front Suspension
Lower Armball Joint End Play Check
LOWER ARMBALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for an excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the lower arm assembly.
Ball Joint Dust Cover Check
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
2. If the dust cover has a crack or damage, replace the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
Lower Arm Check
LOWER ARM CHECK
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
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Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
Lower Armball Joint Rotation Starting Torque
LOWER ARMBALL JOINT ROTATION STARTING TORQUE
1. Move the lower arm ball joint stud back and forth for several times, and measure the lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque using the special
tool preload socket (MB991006).
Standard value: 2.2 - 4.1 Nm (19 - 36 in-lb)
2. If the measured value exceeds the standard range, replace the lower arm assembly.
3. Even if the measured value is within the standard range, check the lower arm ball joint that there is no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no
looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.
Lower Armball Joint Dust Cover Check
LOWER ARMBALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
2. If the dust cover has any crack or damage, replace the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
If the dust cover is damaged during the maintenance, replace it.
Lower Armball Joint Dust Cover Replacement
LOWER ARMBALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during maintenance, 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