Ball Joint Boot Replacement and Inspection
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
1161296.png Fork Seal Driver Weight 07747-0010100
10870851.png Fork Seal Driver Attachment, 31.2 mm 07747-0010400
1. Ball Joint Boot - Inspect
1.
Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE:
If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the lower arm.
If the ball joint boot is soft and cracked without grease leaks, replace the ball joint boot.

4. Ball Joint Boot - Remove

5. Ball Joint Boot - Install
1.
Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease.
NOTE:
Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower ball joint housing mating surfaces (B).
Use the grease that comes with the ball joint kit, or multi-purpose grease.
Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
2.
Pack fresh grease into the base (C).
3.
Install the ball joint boot.
4.
Squeeze it gently to force out any air.
5.
Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (D).
6.
Press the boot (A) with the fork seal driver weight and fork seal driver attachment until the bottom seats (B) on the lower ball joint housing all the way around.
7.
Wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.