Clip Installation Note

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Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
Install the boot on the ball joint.
Install the new clip using the SST.

Fig 1: Installing Dust Boot & Clip
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Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
Wipe away the excess grease.