8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
4 Check the ball joint (1) for looseness
of 0.1 mm [0.004 in.] or more.
Fig. 8-40 Ball Joint - Check
• If looseness is detected, replace the
ball joint with a new one.
"Ball Joint -
Replace" (→ Page 151)
• If the sealing is defective, contact
your SME dealer
"CONTACT LIST" (→
Page 8).
â– Ball Joint - Replace
• If the ball joint is integrated with the
control link, replace the assembly.
1 Remove the nut (or lock nut) which
fixes the ball joint.
• Tool: Wrench
Fig. 8-41 Ball Joint - Remove
2 Ball Joint and Washer - Remove
• The lock nut does not have a washer.
Fig. 8-42 Ball Joint and Washer - Remove
3 Install the new ball joint, and insert
the washer.
• Replace the washer with a new one.
䣕䣖䣑䣒
(1) (1)
0.1 mm [0.004 in.]
0.1 mm
[0.004 in.]