Ball Joint Boot Replacement

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Special Tools Required

Ball joint boot clip guide 07GAG-SD40700

Remove the boot clip and the boot.
Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with fresh grease. Do not contaminate the lower collar of the boot (B) with grease.

Fig 1: Packing Interior And Lip Of Boot With Fresh Grease
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Wipe the grease off the tapered section of the pin (C), and pack fresh grease onto the base (D).
Install the boot onto the ball joint pin, then squeeze it gently to force out any air. Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt (A) until its base is just above the groove around the bottom of the boot. Then slide the clip (B) over the tool into the position on the boot.

Fig 2: Adjusting Special Tool With Adjusting Bolt
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After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.