Automotive Excellence Replace Tie Rod Boots for Smoother Drives

To replace the inner tie-rod boot, you will need to release outer tie-rod end from knuckle, and remove the outer tie-rod end (release locknut and turn off). This video will show you how I replaced the damaged inner tie rod end accordion dust boots on a 2002 Toyota Avalon. The replacement 'kit' is a boot, a puck (so you can slip it over an existing tie rod and just repair the boot) and a couple of clamps. Just replace both inner and outer including the boots while you're down there. The inners will give you a little more problem to take out than the outers. A boot comes on all the parts with a pivot joint(some exceptions). What new parts do you have in your posession? If you're planning to replace ... I would not suggest trying to remove and use an old boot, the replacement is likely old and dry rotted as well, it will probably tear when ... You can get (just) steering rack boots. If you have any fluid in your boot now, the rack is leaking and will need a replacement. Replacements come with boots ... Hello, just the other day I noticed a small hole in the tie rod boot and its slowly leaking. Anyone replace the boot before? Ive found some kit ... Unless that tie rod is greasable, you're better off just replacing it. Those boots do not keep out moisture and grit, so it'll fail in short order. Anyone replace just the boots on the tie rods? They look like ... Also, I would like to replace the boots on the outer tie rod ends, as ...