RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
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Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
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Bushing Base 07JAF-SH20330
1. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B).
2. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover See: Suspension/Ball
Joint/Service and Repair/Ball Joint Removal.
3. Remove the tie-rod end (C), and the locknut (D) from the rack end.
4. Remove the ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
5. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
6. Pack the interior of a new tie-rod end ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease:
