Ball Joint Boot Replacement - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Ball Joint Boot Replacement

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installation sec-
tion with grease.
1. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the
old grease off the ball pin.
2. Pack the lower area of the ball pin with fresh grease.
3. Pack the interior of the new boot and lip 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 new boot using the special tool as shown
below.
NOTE: The boot must not be a gap at the boot instal-
lation sections.
CAUTION: After installing the boot, check the ball
pin tapered section for grease contamination, and
wipe it if necessary.
FRONT HUB
DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL
07965-SA50500