Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Driver attachment 07QAD-P0A0100

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

   
3. Wipe the grease off the tapered section of the pin (C), and pack fresh grease onto the base (D).
4. Install the boot onto the ball joint pin, then squeeze it gently to force out any air. Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
5. Press the boot with the special tool until the bottom seats on the knuckle (A) evenly around.
   Fig 2: Pressing Boot Until Bottom Seats On Knuckle

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