Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Ball joint boot clip guide, 42 x 44 mm 07GAG-SD40700

1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-knuckle mating surfaces (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Grease Applying Area

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3. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (C), and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
4. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
5. Adjust the ball joint boot clip guide with the adjusting bolt (A) until its base is just above the groove around the bottom of the boot. Then slide the clip (B) over the tool and into position on the boot.
   Fig 2: Identifying Tool On Boot

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6. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.