I was installing my tein ss today and one side went ok, the other side was being difficult.

I couldn't get the shock fork to go down
After a lot of forcing, I noticed grease coming out of the small side of the cv boot. I think the fork pushed the boot and it started leaking

I tried to pull the boot back into place but it doesn't move. I tried to move it with pliers too but nothing

Do I have to break the factory clamp and put more goop in it and reclamp it?

 

If loss was small (perhaps a tablespoon or less), I would cut strap, reposition boot, and reclamp. I've used long plastic wire tire as temporary strap if time is an issue.

good luck

 

maybe less than a teaspoon
is there a groove or something in there? as i can't figure out why I can't pull it back?

 

Went out again to mess with it but it's too dam hot. I'm drenched in sweat

I couldn't break the clamp

Here's a pic

 

<p>Shove a flat head screw driver into the the downward point of that clamp, then twist it off or grab needle nose pliers if you're struggling with it. Find a video on inner tie rod replacement if you need a visual. That clamp has to come off when replacing the inner tie rod.</p><p>Word of caution, that clamp is a one time use item, so once you destroy it, have another one ready or use zip ties for temporary fix.</p>

 

ok
ordered a clamp and grease from honda

i'm going to rip it off and use zip ties for now until i get the package

 

the strap tool is needed also , well it's super easy with it !