Tie-Rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Tie-rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required
Front hub dis/assembly tool 07965-SA50500
1. Disconnect the tie-rod ball joint from the knuckle
(see step 28 on page 17-40).
2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.
3. Remove the tie-rod ball joint boot from the tie-rod
end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh
multipurpose grease.
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5. Pack the interior of the new tie-rod ball joint boot
(B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease:
• Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and
the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
• Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials
to enter the boot.
B C
D
A
E
D
6. Install the new tie-rod ball joint boot (A) using the
front hub dis/assembly 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 wipe it if
necessary.
07965-SA50500
7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.
8. Connect the tie-rod ball joint to the knuckle (see
step 29 on page 17-62).
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-5).
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A
B
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