Our '98 Accord EX 4cyl. has deteriorating rubber boots on the balljoints. They're developing lots of surface cracking, like the rubber is rotting. They're not torn open yet, but I'm gonna replace them.

My '95 Integra has what look like the same boots, a lot older, lots more miles, and they still look good.

Have any of you noticed this on your Accords? Does anybody know about a TSB or something about this?

If nothing else, maybe this can be a reminder to inspect them. That's easy to do when you rotate your tires.

 

A little cracking is normal. I wouldn't worry about it unless it was torn. Just keep an eye on it.