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Knuckle/Control Arms/Compliance Pivot
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
NOTE: The upper control arm ball joint, lower control
arm ball joint and knuckle upper ball joint are attached
with the boot retainer to improve the sealing efficiency
of the boot.
1.
Remove the set ring and boot.
TWO-JAW PULLER
(Commercially
available)
NOTE:
Do not damage the
tapered section of the
ball pin with the bear-
ing puller.
2.
Remove the retainer.
NOTE: The knuckle lower ball joint does not have a
retainer.
3.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.
LIP
BOOT INSTALLATION SECTION
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installa-
tion section with grease.
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SET RING
BOOT
RETAINER
4.
Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin, and pack with fresh grease.
5.
Insert the new retainer lightly into the ball joint pin.
NOTE: When installing the ball joint, press the
retainer into the ball joint pin.
Replace
as a set.
BOOT INSTALLATION
SECTION
CAUTION:
• Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapered section of the ball pin.
• Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materi-
als to enter the boot.
6.
Install the boot in the groove of the boot installation
section securely, then bleed air.
7.
Adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt until
the end of the tool aligns with the groove on the
boot.
BALL JOINT
BOOT CLIP
GUIDE
07GAG - SD40700
SET RING
BOOT
Upper knuckle and
upper/lower control arm.
8.
Slide the set ring over the tool and into position.
CAUTION: After installing the boot, check the ball
pin tapered section and threads for grease contami-
nation and wipe them if necessary.
BALL PIN TAPERED SECTION
RETAINER
ADJUSTING BOLT
BALL JOINT
Adjust the depth
BOOT CLIP
by turning the bolt.
GUIDE
07MAG - SL00200
Adjust the depth
by turning the tool.
Knuckle lower ball joint
only.
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