Tie-rod End Boot Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Wipe the grease off the ball joint.
- Put a small amount of lithium-based grease into a new dust boot.
- Install the dust boot onto the tie-rod end using the SST
and a press.
- Wipe away any excessive grease.
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