Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement
Special Tools Required

Ball joint boot clip guide, 45 mm
 070AG-SJA0300

Ball joint boot clip guide, 39 x 41 mm
 07974-SA50700
  1. Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and inner boot grease leaks.
    NOTE:
    • If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the appropriate part as an assembly.
    • If the ball joint boot is weakness and cracks without grease leaks, go to Step 2 . Replace the appropriate ball joint boot.
  1. Disconnect the appropriate ball joint connection, and remove the component including the ball joint:
    • The front knuckle
    • The front upper arm
    • The rear upper arm
  1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
  1. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-housing mating surfaces (B).
  1. Pack fresh grease into the base (C). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
  1. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air, then wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (D).