Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Ball joint boot clip guide 07974-SA50700

1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Do not contaminate the lower collar of the boot (B) with grease.
   Fig 1: Packing Interior And Lip (A) Of Boot With Grease

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3. Wipe the grease off the tapered section (C) of the pin, and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
4. Install the boot onto the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
5. Adjust the special tool 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: Adjusting Special Tool With Adjusting Bolt

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