Ball Joints And Axle Bearing, Visually Inspecting
-- Check the ball joint boots -arrow- for leaks and damage.
-- Check the axle bearing -arrow- for the following damage:
- Large cracks, tears or cuts in the rubber piece.
- Complete tear of the connection between rubber molded part and metal.
- Large amount of play between the bearing and the axle components, which can significantly influence the bearing negatively.
NOTE:
Rips and tears that are only on the surface such as small detachments between the rubber molded part and metal do not influence the function of the elastokinematic bearing and are not cause for concern.
A damaged thin rubber skin in cavity depending on the design is permissible.
Play between the bearing and the axle component is permissible, as long as the function of the bearing is not affected.