Ball Joint Boot Replacement; Rear Damper; Removal - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Rear Suspension

Ball Joint Boot Replacement

1. Remove the set ring and the boot.
2. Remove the retainer (upper ball joint only).
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installa-
tion section with grease.
3. Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.
Replace as a
set.
BEARING
PULLER
Do not damage the
sliding surface of
the ball pin with
the bearing puller.
BALL PIN TAPERED SECTION
4. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin, pack it with fresh grease, and install the retainer
(Upper ball joint only).
CAUTION:
• Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapered section of the ball pin.
• Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materi-
als to enter the boot.
5. Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securely, then bleed air.
6. Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt until the
end of the tool aligns with the groove on the boot.
Slide the set ring over the tool and into position.
BALL JOINT BOOT
CLIP GUIDE
07GAG - SD40700
BOOT
CAUTION: After installing the boot, check the ball
pin tapered section for grease contamination, and
wipe it if necessary.

Rear Damper

SET RING
BOOT
RETAINER
(Upper ball joint
only)
ADJUSTING BOLT
Adjust the depth by
turning the bolt.
SET RING

Removal

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see
2. Remove the rear speaker and damper cap.
DAMPER CAP
3. Use a floor jack to compress the damper slightly.
4. Remove the damper mounting nuts.
5. Remove the damper mounting bolt.
6. Lower the rear suspension, and remove the damper
assembly.
NOTE: Mark the right and left dampers or store
them separately so they can be reinstalled on the
proper sides.
section 1).
DAMPER MOUNTING NUTS
10 x 1.25 mm
DAMPER
MOUNTING BOLT