Honda HR-V: Ball Joint Boot Replacement and Inspection
Special Tools Required
Bearing Driver Attachment, 40 mm
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Inspection
1. Ball Joint Boot - Inspect
- Check the ball joint boot for weakness, damage, cracks, and grease
leaks.
NOTE:
- If the ball joint boot is damaged with grease leaks, replace the
appropriate part as an
assembly.
- If the ball joint boot is soft and cracked without grease leaks,
replace the appropriate ball joint
boot.
Replacement
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Remove
4. Ball Joint Boot - Remove
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5. Ball Joint Boot - Install
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- Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with grease.
NOTE:
- Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower ball joint housing
mating surfaces (B).
- Use the grease that comes with the ball joint kit, or multipurpose
grease.
- Do not let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.
- Pack fresh grease into the base (C)
- Install the ball joint boot
- Squeeze it gently to force out any air
- Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the ball joint pin (D).
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- Press the boot with the bushing base until the bottom seats (A) on the
6. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Install
7. Front Wheel - Install
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
TPMS SWITCH REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND TEST
Removal and Installation
1. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover- Remove
2. TPMS Switch - Remove
Push out the TPMS switch (A) from t
TPMS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - CALIBRATION
A calibration process is required for the TPMS module to learn the peak tire
resonance values. The calibration procedure must be performed any time the tire
pre
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WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booste
You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or
redial.
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name,
or number can be dialed by voice from most screens.
Press the button and say
"Call" and the stored
voice tag name.