MOOG Lower BJ Boot Problem

All,

I have completely gone thru the steering and suspension on my new 73 Dart. But near the end of the 3 weeks of work I'm stuck.

I'm installing Lower BJ now but cannot get the darn boot over the BJ shoulder to seat. At All. Do these need to be pressed on? It looks like just assembling the whole Lower BJ assy to the LCA won't seat it but I'm not for certain. Is there a method needed to get this down in place? Near the end of the ordeal :) and now this!

Thanks so Much!

Marion