## Front Suspension

#### Ball Joint Boot Replacement

18-16

Special Tools Required Driver attachment, 07QAD-P0A0100

1. Remove the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with fresh grease. Do not contaminate the lower collar of the boot (B) with grease.

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 knuckle (A) evenly around.

1. Press

1. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
   Release air little from the boot by lightly pushing the belly of the boot. Do not push the boot firmly as the boot gets deformed and stays deformed by the vacuum. Be sure to correct the dent or other deformation before connection.