Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint Seal Boot Replacement (Front Suspension)
1. Using a screw driver or other suitable tool, pry seal boot off of the ball joint assembly.
2. Install a NEW ball joint assembly sealing boot on ball joint assembly. Install sealing boot as far as possible on ball joint assembly.
CAUTION: Do not use an arbor press to install the sealing boot on the upper control arm ball joint assembly. Damage to the sealing boot can occur
do to excessive pressure applied to sealing boot when being installed.
3. Position Receiving Cup, Special Tool 6758, or equivalent over sealing boot so it is aligned properly with bottom edge of sealing boot. Apply
pressure BY HAND to special tool 6758, or equivalent until sealing boot is pressed squarely against surface of upper control arm.
4. Properly lubricate the upper ball joint assembly using only Mopar Multi-Mileage Lube or an equivalent.
