Dust Cover

CAUTION: For the non-reusable parts, always use new parts.

Check the grease and ball joint before assembly, and replace the arm assembly front with a new part when necessary.
- Check if the grease is emulsified (cloudy).
- Check if the grease turns black or dark brown.
- Check if rust is found on the concave part and spherical surface of the ball stud.
- Check if foreign matter like earth and sand enters in the grease.

Install the dust cover.

Install the clips contained in the dust cover repair kit to the ST.

Preparation tool:

ST: CLIP INSTALLER (20099CA000)

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Clean the dirt on the upper part of the ball stud and the dust cover mating groove of the ball joint socket.
NOTE: If dust adheres to the inside of the ball joint, remove it by scraping off the grease on the surface.

Fill the specified grease contained in the dust cover repair kit to the inside of the dust cover, and apply the grease to the rim of the lip.

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(a)	Dust cover
(b)	Specified grease contained in the dust cover repair kit

Set the dust cover to the ball joint.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

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Cover the dust cover with the ST with the clip.

NOTE: Check that the clip mounting groove of the dust cover is not covered by the ST.

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Slide the clip from the ST, and attach it to the clip mounting groove on the dust cover.

NOTE:

Make sure that the dust cover and the ball joint socket are properly installed without gaps.
Make sure that the dust cover has no scratches, damage, or dents on its boot.
Make sure that the clips do not overlap.

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Apply the specified grease contained in the dust cover repair kit to the lip upper surface of the dust cover.

NOTE: Either one of the grease application methods (a) and (b) can be applied.

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