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: Upper ball joint seals


mingoman
May 24th, 06, 12:10 PM
I'm putting new ball joints in and the seals have a notch in them. Which direction do I face the notch? Thanks!

BillsCamino
May 24th, 06, 12:39 PM
The "notch" on the ball joint boot provides a release for excess grease and other liquids that may get into the joint. This notch faces toward the center of the vehicle when the arm is installed so it can be view while greasing the ball joint.

SS70ElCaminoOwner
May 24th, 06, 1:00 PM
Also when you place the notch to the inboard side all that stuff comes out away from the rotor.

mingoman
May 25th, 06, 11:23 AM
Thanks! I cleaned & painted everything yesterday & after I water my tomatoes I'm going to start putting her back together. Any time yall are over this way you can stop by and have all the BLT's you like!