Replacing lower balljoint boots with poly boots

[HondaFan81]

Those ball-joint poly boots just slip on, like some aftermarket outer tie-rod boots that are greaseable (i.e. grease zerts). For these units, make sure the ball-joint is cleaned, slip on the poly boot and regrease. I do not recommend these poly boots for non-greaseable ball-joints.

In regards to the HOR (hub over rotor) stock 90-97 Accord front brake rotor replacement discussion, removing the front brake assy & front knuckle assembly and then proceeding for front rotor replacement is best for no wheel bearing damage (assuming it to be in good condition). This also allows you to replace lower ball-joints if necessary at this time. Remove 4 screws that hold knuckle to wheel bearing/hub/rotor assembly. Also, remove 4 screws holding rotor to hub/wheel bearing assy. Using arbor press, support outboard side of front rotor on brake pad area of rotor. Properly orientate the hub/wheel bearing assy within I.D. of rotor to clear press operation. Get proper metal tubing size to press hub/wheel bearing assyout of the knuckle & rotor. After press, you should be left with intact hub/wheel bearing assy, rotor will be separate and knuckle as well. Proceed with lower ball-joint replacement, if necessary. Install new rotor to hub/wheel bearing assy and re assemble.

Note: There are a couple methods to removing the 3 ball-joint connections, prior to removing knuckle assy without damage to any of the ball-joints. Use a pitman arm type ball-joint remover or decent size weight hammer (16oz+) and hit the bore of the ball-joint (whether located on knuckle or control arm). This distorts the bore and pops the joint out. It will take a few good hits (usually 5-8). No, this does not damage anything structurally, only cosmetic markings on knuckle or control arm.

[Bad_dude]

I want to change out the boots for my upper, lower joints and the tie rods. Would these poly fits well on my 1990 Accord LX? I changed out my tie rods 2 years ago and I just recently had my axle done on the passenger's side the mechanic crack but not yet break the tie rod boot. I want to replace them all with poly and afraid they would not fit right?

Thanks,

[F22HB]

They fit fine. I did it to mine, cleaned everything real good removed the old boot made sure the joint was still good then cleaned it with brake parts cleaner to get the crap out and packed it full of synthetic grease. Anything is better than old dirty grease and a cracked boot. Just make sure the balljoint doesn't have any play in it or anything out of ordinary before you just replace the boot.