Re: Tie rod boot

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

Disconnect the inboard side of that boot to see how the inner tie rod end
connects the the steering rack. You'll need a couple of large open end wrenches
and some fancy maneuvering to get the inner tie rod off. AFAIK, you need to take
it off the replace that boot. Try to put it back on in the same position as you
took it off (don't move the locknut much), so that you don't have to redo your
toe adjustment..
    HTH!
    -Josiah


Ian wrote:

> I noticed my tie rod boot is ripped open.  As far as I can tell there are
> only two tie rod boots, one on either side of the car.
> The Bentley refers to only one boot but calls it the "inner tie rod boot"
> are they just referring to the boot that I can see when I have my wheel off?
> I am assuming they're calling it the inner because it is on the inner side
> of the tie rod. Do I need a special tool like they show in the Bentley to
> get that off so I can replace that boot?
> Any tips on how to check for further damage?
> I think thats it
>
> Thanks for any help/advice
>
> ian
> "newbie home mechanic" tired of paying $50+ an hour to someone else!
>
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