Tie-rod End Boot Assembly Note

1. Wipe the grease off the ball joint.
2. Put a small amount of lithium-based grease into a new dust boot.
3. Install the dust boot onto the tie-rod end using the SST  and a press.
4. Wipe away any excessive grease.

Fig 1: Assembling Tie-rod End Boot

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