Tie-Rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

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Tie-rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required

Front hub dis/assembly tool, 07965-SA50500

1. Remove the boot f r o m the tie-rod end, and w i p e the

old grease off the ball pin.

2. Pack the l o w e r area of the ball pin (A) w i t h fresh

m u l t i p u r p o s e grease.

3. Pack the interior of the new boot (B) and lip (C) w i t h

fresh multipurpose grease.

Note these items w h e n installing new grease:

• Keep grease off the boot installation section (D)

and the tapered section ( E ) if the ball pin.

* Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials

to enter the boot.

4. Install the n e w boot (A) using the special tool. The

boot must not have a gap at the boot installation

sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball

pin tapered section for grease contamination, and

w i p e it if necessary.

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