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Chassis / Suspension Rear / Transverse Links Rear / DA-RM-04B002-03-004 - Remove/install ball joint gaiter - Rear
Preparation work
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Care Point: Detach only, do not disconnect fluid hose.
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Ball joint gaiter replacement - Rear
1.  
Remove ball joint gaiter clips (1,2).
 
2.  
Remove the damaged ball joint gaiter (3).
 
 
Care Point:
Check for and remove any dirt inside the ball joint.

Care Point:
If the ball joint is excessively corroded, replace wishbone.

 
3.  
Clean the ball joint.
 
 
Care Point:
Using the grease supplied in the spares pack.

Care Point:
Do not grease the ball joint thread. Remove any grease on the thread before applying the new nut.

 
4.  
Apply grease to the ball in the ball joint.
 

 
Care Point:
Make sure the gaiter is located in the recess, in the base of the joint.

 
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Fit the gaiter over the ball joint (3).
 
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Fit the flat clip (2) over the gaiter into the lower gaiter recess (6).
 
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Fit the round clip (1) over the gaiter into the upper gaiter recess (5).
 
 
Care Point:
Remove excess grease before checking.

 
8.  
Move the ball joint to check that no grease leaks from the gaiter.
 
 
Care Point:
New ball joint nuts must be used.

 
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