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Ball Joint Boot Replacement

  1. Remove the boot set ring and boot from the tie-rod end.
  2. Wipe the old grease of the ball pin.
  3. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
    Fig 1: Removing Boot Set Ring And Boot From Tie-Rod End
    G03682347Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Pack the inside of the new boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
    NOTE: Note these items when installing new grease:
    • Keep grease off the boot installation section (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
    • Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
  5. Using flat-blade screwdrivers (A), expand the boot set ring (B) as shown, and set it in the groove of the boot. Take care not to damage the boot with the tips of the flat-blade screwdrivers.
    Fig 2: Expanding The Boot Set Ring
    G03682348Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.