Honda HR-V: Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202
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Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAFSDAA100
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Fork Seal Driver Weight 07747-0010100
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Fork Seal Driver Attachment, 31.2 mm 07747-0010400
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Replacement
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
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- Remove the cotter pin (A).
- Remove the nut (B).
- Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball
joint thread
protector and the ball joint remover.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.
4. Tie-Rod End and Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot - Remove
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- Remove the tie-rod end (A) and the lock nut (B)
- Remove the tie-rod end ball joint boot (C).
5. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot - Install
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- Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease
- Pack the interior of the new ball joint boot (B) and the lip (C) with
fresh
multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease:
- Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
- Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
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- Install the ball joint boot (A) using the fork seal driver weight and
the
fork seal driver attachment.
NOTE:
- The ball joint boot must not have a gap at the ball joint boot installation sections (B).
- After installing the ball joint boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination.
6. Tie-Rod End - Install
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Fig. 15: Tie Rod End With Torque Specifications
7. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
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Fig. 16: Tie Rod End With Torque Specifications
- Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads
- Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle
- Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque
- Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE : Bend the cotter pin as shown.
8. Front Wheels - Install
9. Wheel Alignment - Check
10.VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
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locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), and the precautions and procedures before
doing repairs or
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A/C System Noise Check
Check
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes,
nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
The A/C system noise check will help you determine the source of abnormal A/C
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NOTE:
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