Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Oil Seal Driver 37.8 mm 07974-6790000

1. Remove the lower arm (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the boot.
3. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower arm mating surfaces (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Interior And Lip

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4. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the pin (C), and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
5. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
6. Press the boot with the special tool until the bottom seats on the lower arm (A) all the way around.
   Fig 2: Pressing Boot

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7. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
8. Install the lower arm (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).