Accord V6-3.0L Hybrid (2005)
lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint
boot, and replace it if damaged.
Ball Joint Boot
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball joint boot clip guide 07GAG-SD40700
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 surface (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 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 (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.
