Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement

Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement

Special Tools Required

- Bearing Driver Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200

1. Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.

NOTE:

- If the ball joint boot is damaged and leaks grease, replace the lower arm Service and Repair.
- If the ball joint boot is weak and cracked but does not leak grease, go to step 2. Replace the ball joint boot.

2. Remove the lower arm Service and Repair.

3. Remove the boot.

4. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower arm mating surfaces (B).





5. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (C), and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.

6. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.

7. Press the boot with the bearing driver attachment until the bottom seats (A) on the lower arm all the way around.





8. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.

9. Install the lower arm Service and Repair.