RJ-0712-0

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:53

On certain vehicles, the caulking of the metallic retention part of the ball joint that connects the lower arm of the front wheel shock absorber and the knuckle is insufficient. If left unfixed, water may get in, causing rust on the ball. As a result, the resin bearing may get worn out exceedingly. At worst, the ball joint gets damaged and comes off the arm, and the vehicle becomes stalled.

Case Number: 
RJ-0712-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Thu, 2001-02-15
Component: 
shock absorber arm/rod
Affected: 
232 514
Diagram: 

http://carinf.mlit.go.jp/jidosha/carinf/ImgManager?No=1107120

Correction: 
If the lower arm ball joint is found on inspection to have excessive abrasion loss, it should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit. Otherwise, sealant should be applied to the caulking section.
Identification: 
white or yellow paint on one of the bolts for the passenger door latch
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E52A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E52A-0000006..E52A-0407735
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E53A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E53A-0000006..E53A-0400803
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E54A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E54A-0000011..E54A-0402166
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E64A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E64A-0000004..E64A-0300002
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E74A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E74A-0000003..E74A-0400668
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E84A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E84A-0000008..E84A-0400242
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-E57A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E57A-0000004..E57A-0400391
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-E72A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E72A-0000005..E72A-0400568
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
Y-E77A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
E77A-0000005..E77A-0400242
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-F31A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F31A-0000012..F31A-0122124
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-F31AK
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F31A-8300101..F31A-8300138
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-F36A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F36A-0000003..F36A-0315623
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-F41A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F41A-0000007..F41A-0103275
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-F46A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F46A-0000101..F46A-0302944
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
E-F47A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F47A-0000015..F47A-0100413
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
GF-F31A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F31A-0400003..F31A-0501415
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
GF-F31AK
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F31A-8400101..F31A-8400108
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
GF-F36A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F36A-0400002..F36A-0500331
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
GF-F41A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F41A-0400003..F41A-0500330
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
GF-F46A
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
F46A-0400001..F46A-0500163
unique_id_feeds: 
135109