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Lower Ball Joint

Removal
1. Remove steering knuckle. Remove dust boot snap ring, dust boot, and ball joint snap ring.
2. Position Ball Joint Installer/Remover (07965-SB00100) so narrow end of tool fits over tapered end of ball joint shaft. Install and tighten ball joint nut. Position Ball Joint Removal Base (07JAF-SH20200) between ball joint housing and steering knuckle, and place assembly in vise. Press ball joint from knuckle.

Installation
1. Position ball joint into steering knuckle. Position ball joint installer wide end on ball joint shaft. Position Ball Joint Installation Base (07965-SB00200) over end of ball joint. Press ball joint into knuckle. See figure.
2. Inspect ball joint dust boot for damage or deterioration. Replace if necessary. Install ball joint snap ring and dust boot. Install dust boot clip with Boot Clip Guide (07974-SA50700). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Check alignment.

Ball Joint Boot

Remove ball joint boot clip and boot. Pack interior of boot and upper boot lip with grease. Wipe grease off of sliding surface of ball joint pin and repack with clean grease. Keep grease off of tapered part of ball joint pin. Install large end of boot into groove in ball joint and bleed air from boot. Install ball joint boot clip guide over boot until bottom of boot guide aligns with ball joint groove. Install ball joint boot clip over boot clip guide. Remove boot clip guide.

Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide Specs

• Acura Integra DC2
  o Lower: Tool No. 07974-SA50700
  o Upper: Tool No. 07GAG-SD40700

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