I'm putting new boots on the steering ball joints. Some metal washers came off as I disassembled the right hand side (see photos):
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Here is the disassembled right ball joint.
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Here are the parts removed from the ball joint. Notice the metal washers.
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New boots.
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Here is a photo of the left ball joint just after I popped it out. Have not removed anything. Again notice the washer and remains of original boot.
The new boots didn't come with any washers. Obviously I need to reuse the original wound spring retainer to secure the bottom of the boot. Do I need to reuse any of the metal washers? It looks like the new boots don't need them.
Thanks for your help.
Ron