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jim larson


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No instructions like the Moog joint that has you seat the boot. Moog says to use a channel lock or socket to drive the boot down. There is about a 3/16” gap between the bottom of the boot and the top of the control arm. Take a look at the photo, I think I should do something similar to Moogs instructions.



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Try boiling the boot in water then slip it on and drive it all the way down with some thing that is about the right diameter. Then reassemble.

-- Edited by Enganeer on Friday 16th of March 2018 10:24:57 PM

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Instructions? All I need is the exploded view.
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There's a metal ring in that bottom boss of the boot. You can pull it down with the channel locks or remove the spindle again and drive it on with a socket. Exhaust pipe is too thin and will cut the rubber on top of the ring. Use a rag, doubled over for the channel look too. It does need to go all the way down to seal.

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Thanks guys. Boot down in place, car is road ready.



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