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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement

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Special Tools Required 

Bearing Driver Attachment, 36 07965-SA50500

  1. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle (see step  33 on ).
  2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.
  3. Remove the ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
  4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
    Fig 1: Identifying Grease Applying Area Of Ball Pin
    G06423742Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pack the interior of the new ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.

    Note these items when installing new grease:

    • Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
    • Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
  6. Install the ball joint boot (A) using the bearing driver attachment. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if necessary.
    Fig 2: Installing Ball Joint Boot Using Bearing Driver Attachment
    G06423743Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.
  8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle (see step  30 on ).
  9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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