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Ball Joint Boot Replacement
NOTE: The upper control arm ball joint is attached with
the boot retainer to improve the sealing efficiency of the
boot.
1. Remove the set ring and boot.
2. Remove the retainer (upper ball joint only).
TWO-JAW PULLER
(Commercially
available)
SET RING
BOOT
RETAINER
NOTE:
Do not damage the tapered section
of the ball pin with the bearing
puller.
3. Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease.
BOOT INSTALLATION SECTION
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installa-
tion section with grease.
4. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin, and pack with fresh grease (upper ball joint
only).
5. Insert the new retainer lightly into the ball joint pin.
NOTE: When installing the ball joint, press fit the
retainer into the ball joint pin.
BALL PIN TAPERED SECTION
RETAINER
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
materials 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.
8. Slide the set ring over the tool and into position.
BALL JOINT
BOOT CLIP
GUIDE
07974 – SA50800
(Toe Control Arm)
07GAG – SD40700
(Other ball joint)
SET RING
BOOT
Upper control arm ball
joint
Toe control arm ball
joint
Adjust the depth by
turning the bolt.
Knuckle lower ball
joint
CAUTION: After installing the boot, check the ball
pin tapered section and threads for grease con-
tamination and wipe them if necessary.