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installing ball joint boots... is special tool needed? any tips??

4.9K views 6 replies 3 participants last post by  d1giPhux  
they are actually a bit of a tight fit. I used a flat putty knife for removal and install. Just make sure to press straight down and not cut the boot.

Also gotta make sure you get all of the old boot off. There's a little metal ring in the base that likes to stay on there.