CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball joint boot clip guide 07GAG-SD40700
1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
2. Pack the interior of the boot anal lip (A) with grease. Do not contaminate the lower collar of the boot (B) with grease.
3. Wipe the grease off the tapered section (C) of the pin, and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not let dirt, or other foreign materials get into
the boot.
4. Install the boot onto the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
5. For a lower ball joint, adjust the special tool with the adjusting bolt (A) until its base is just above the groove around the bottom of the boot. Then
slide the clip over the tool and into position on the boot.
6. For an upper ball joint, just hold the tool over the joint, then slide the clip over the tool and into position on the boot.
7. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint shaft.
