Honda HR-V: Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint
Remover, 28 mm
07MAC-SL00202
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 109(12).png)
Ball Joint Thread
Protector, 12 mm
07AAFSDAA100
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 110(12).png)
Fork Seal Driver
Weight
07747-0010100
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 111(11).png)
Fork Seal Driver
Attachment, 31.2
mm
07747-0010400
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 112(12).png)
Replacement
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 113(11).png)
- Remove the cotter pin (A).
- Remove the nut (B).
- Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball
joint thread
protector and the ball joint remover.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot when installing the ball joint remover.
4. Tie-Rod End and Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot - Remove
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 114(12).png)
- Remove the tie-rod end (A) and the lock nut (B)
- Remove the tie-rod end ball joint boot (C).
5. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot - Install
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 115(12).png)
- Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease
- Pack the interior of the new ball joint boot (B) and the lip (C) with
fresh
multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease:
- Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section
(E) of
the ball pin.
- Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the
boot.
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 116(12).png)
- Install the ball joint boot (A) using the fork seal driver weight and
the
fork seal driver attachment.
NOTE:
- The ball joint boot must not have a gap at the ball joint boot
installation sections (B).
- After installing the ball joint boot, check the ball pin tapered
section
for grease contamination.
6. Tie-Rod End - Install
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 117(12).png)
Fig. 15: Tie Rod End With Torque Specifications
7. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
![Steering System - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 118(11).png)
Fig. 16: Tie Rod End With Torque Specifications
- Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section
and threads
- Connect the tie-rod ball joint (A) to the knuckle
- Install the nut (B) and tighten to the specified torque
- Install a new cotter pin (C).
NOTE : Bend the cotter pin as shown.
8. Front Wheels - Install
9. Wheel Alignment - Check
10.VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize
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Removal
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), and the precautions and procedures before
doing repairs or
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■Opening/Closing the Moonroof
You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (II)*1.
Use the
switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■ Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonr
These screens allow you to troubleshoot the audio function. The ANC Check is
not supported in this model.
Speaker Check
NOTE:
Make sure the audio system is off before this diagnosis.
While doing the diagnosis, the fader and the balance positions are set
to the center.
This diagnosis checks t