Remove the bolt and nut securing the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. When removing the bolt, mark its position for proper reinstallation. Tilt the control arm down away from the suspension.
Pay attention to the installation of the clamps for fastening the protective cover. Remove the clamps and slide the protective cover along the drive shaft (see Fig. 8.8).
Pull the hub out of the vehicle to separate the inner shaft portion with the joint from the joint housing. Remove grease from the joint. Use a lever to remove the joint retaining ring on the inner end of the drive shaft. Check for alignment marks on the end of the drive shaft and the joint. Apply them if necessary. Remove the old protective boot with the nylon ring from the shaft (see Fig. 8.9).
Clean the drive shaft.
Place the new protective cover on the shaft and install the nylon ring (see Fig. 8.10, 8.11).
Install the joint on the drive shaft. When doing this, align the marks on the shaft and the joint. Secure the joint with a new retaining ring (see Fig. 8.12). Install the drive shaft with the joint in the joint housing and fill it with grease.
By moving the protective cover along the drive shaft, install the cover on the inner and outer support surfaces of the cover. Secure the cover with clamps (see Fig. 8.13).
Connect the lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Set the pinch bolt to its original position and tighten the lock nut to the specified torque. Connect the steering rod ball joint to the steering knuckle. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.