## Tie-rod Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required
Driver, 32.5 ( 070AD-SAA0100)

1. | Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.

2. | Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.

3. | Pack the interior of the new boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease. Note these items when installing new grease: Keep grease off of the boot-to-joint housing mating surface (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

4. | Install the new boot (A) using the special tool (B) as shown. The boot must not have a gap at the boot mating surface sections (C). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if necessary.