Honda Fit: Ball Joint Boot Inspection/Replacement
Special Tools Required
- Bearing Driver Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200
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Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease leaks.
NOTE:
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If the ball joint boot is damaged and leaks grease, replace the lower arm.
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If the ball joint boot is weak and cracked but dose not leak grease, go to step 2. Replace the ball joint boot.
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Remove the lower arm.
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Remove the ball joint boot (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the mating surface with ball joint boot of ball joint housing (B).
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Pack the interior and lip (C) of a new ball joint boot with grease. Keep the grease off of the ball joint boot-to-lower arm mating surfaces (D).
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Pack fresh grease into the base (E). Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the ball joint boot.
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Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it gently to force out any air.
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Press the boot with the inner bearing driver attachment until the bottom seats (A) on the lower arm all the way around.
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After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
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Install the lower arm.
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