S2000 L4-2.2L (2004)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Front
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint boot clip guide, 42 x 44 mm 07GAG-SD40700
1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip of the new boot (A) with fresh grease. Do not contaminate the lower collar of the boot (B) with grease.
3. Wipe the grease off the tapered section of the pin (C), and pack the base (D) with fresh grease.
4. Install the boot onto the ball joint pin, then squeeze it gently to force out any air. Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
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 over the
tool into the position (B) on the boot.
6. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
Rear
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball joint boot clip guide, 42 x 44 mm 07GAG-SD40700
1. Remove the boot clip and the boot.
