Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
609765.png Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
8616757.png Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202
609761.png Bearing Driver Attachment, 36 mm 07965-SA50500
1. Vehicle - Lift

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Front Wheel - Remove

Remove the front wheel.

3. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
1.
Remove the cotter pin (A).
2.
Remove the nut (B).
3.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.

4. 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.

1. 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 new 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 bearing driver attachment.
4.
The ball joint boot must not have a gap at the ball joint boot installation sections (B).
5.
After installing the ball joint boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination.
6.
Wipe the ball pin tapered section if necessary.

2. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
1.
Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads.
2.
Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle.
3.
Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque.
4.
Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE: Bend the cotter pin as shown.

3. Front Wheel - Install