Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1319

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11. Press a wheel bearing (A) onto the hub (B) using
the special tools and a press.
Press
Ball J o i n t B o o t R e p l a c e m e n t
Special Tools Required
Ball joint boot clip guide 07GAG-SD40700
1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot w i t h
grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-knuckle
mating surface (B).
3. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the pin
(C), and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not
let dirt, or other foreign materials get into the boot.
4. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it
gently to force out any air.
5. Adjust the special tool w i t h the adjusting bolt (A)
until its base is just above the groove around the
b o t t o m of the boot. Then slide the clip (B) over the
tool and into position on the boot.
6. After installing a boot, w i p e any grease off the
exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
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