RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint boot clip guide, 45 mm 070AG-SJA0300
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Ball joint boot clip guide, 51 mm 07MAG-SL00200
1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-knuckle mating surfaces (B).
3. 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.
4. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
5. Adjust the depth by turning the special tool (A) until its base is just above the groove around the bottom of the boot. Then slide the clip (B) over
the tool and into position on the boot.
6. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
