RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200
1. Remove lower ball joint.
2. Remove the boot.
3. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower ball housing mating surfaces (B).
4. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the pin (C), and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the
boot.
5. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
6. Press the boot with the attachment (40 mm) until the bottom seats on the lower ball housing all the way around.
7. After installing the boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
8. Install lower ball joint.
