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
READ NEXT:
Removal
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), and the precautions and procedures before
doing repairs or
SEE MORE:
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair
it.
■Washing the Vehicle
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in th
COOLANT CHECK
Check
1. Coolant - Check
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. Make sure it is
between the MAX
mark (A) and the MIN mark (B)
If the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is at or below the MIN
mark, add
coolant to bring it between the MIN and MAX marks, then insp