Special Tools Required
Oil seal driver 37.8 mm ( 07974-6790000)
| 1. | Remove the boot. |
| 2. | Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with fresh grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower arm mating surfaces (B).
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| 3. | Wipe the grease off the tapered section of the pin (C), and pack fresh grease onto the base (D). |
| 4. | Install the boot onto the ball joint pin, then squeeze it gently to force out any air. Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot. |
| 5. | Press the boot with the special tool until the bottom seats on the lower arm (A) evenly around.
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| 6. | After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin. |