Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
3941798.png Driver, 32.5 mm 070AD-SAAA100
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1. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot - Remove
1.
Remove the ball joint boot (A) from the tie-rod end.
2.
Wipe the old grease off the ball pin.

2. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot - Install
1.
Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
2.
Pack the interior of the ball joint boot (B) and the 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.
3.
Install the ball joint boot (A) using the driver.
NOTE:
The ball joint boot must not have a gap at the ball joint boot installation sections (B).
After installing the ball joint boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination.