Ball Joint Boot (2013 2014 2015): Replacement

Lower Arm ball joint 

1. Vehicle - Lift

   1. Raise and support the vehicle .

2. Front Wheel - Remove

   1. Remove the front wheel .

3. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Remove

   1. Remove the lower arm ball joint .

4. Ball Joint Boot - Remove

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   1. Remove the ball joint boot (A).

5. Ball Joint Boot - Install

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   1. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease. NOTE:  Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower ball joint housing mating surfaces (B). Use the grease that comes with the ball joint kit, or multi-purpose grease. Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot. 2. Pack fresh grease into the base (C). 3. Install the ball joint boot. 4. Squeeze it gently to force out any air. 5. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (D).

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   6. Press the boot with the bushing base until the bottom seats (A) on the lower ball joint housing all the way around. 7. Wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.

6. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Install

   1. Install the lower arm ball joint .

7. Front Wheel - Install

   1. Install the front wheel .