Front Suspension

Ball Joint Boot Replacement

1. Remove the circlip and the boot.

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installation section with grease.

2. Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.

3. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball pin and pack with fresh grease.

CAUTION:
•   Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapered section of the ball pin.
•   Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign
materials to enter the boot.

4. Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation section securely, then bleed air.
5. Install the upper and lower ball joint boot clips using the special tools as follows:

LOWER BALL JOINT: Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt until the end of the tool aligns with the groove on the boot. Slide the clip over the tool and into position.

UPPER BALL JOINT: Hold the tool over the ball joint, then slide the clip over the tool and into position.


CAUTION: After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination and wipe it if necessary.