Achieve Driving Nirvana Replace Tie Rod Boot for Enhanced Control

You can replace the boot, but you should replace the whole thing since dirt most likely got into the joint. It only becomes different as you go more towards the inner shaft. Otherwise, it's the same thread pattern and screws right into the rack. can ... The boot over your inner tie rod aka steering rack bellows protects your steering linkage from dust and grime. It is important to replace ... I show how to replace the boot on the steering rack without having to pop the outer tie rod ends by unscrewing the inner tie rod from the ... It is possible to replace just the boot. All you have to do is take the tie rod end off and slip on a new boot full of grease, then clamp it down. My passenger side tie rod boot was ripped not too long ago and I'm wondering if I should replace the boot or the entire rack. The procedure is all most the same for all the cars. The only not common tool You will need is the Ball Joint separator. When You replace ... If there's no play in the joint itself I wouldn't worry about it right now. It's just a dust boot. Really some inner rods are a pain and then ... unless you just happen to have it available... Quite sure the RH boot on mine is original and is as good as new still after 200k km. Both my tie ... You can certainly replace the boot (I did this myself on a Subaru), and if the rack seal leak is tiny it might last you a year or two. But it ...