DIY Mastery Replace Tie Rod Boots to Enhance Vehicle Stability

The boot is as simple to replace as pulling off the metal bands and removing and replacing the rubber boot - then replacing the metal bands. Autozone "HELP!" section has some generic boots that may work. Or you could get the tie rod exchanged as Moog has a lifetime warranty on them. You don't have to separate the tie rod end from the ball joint, unless you want to. I would just twist the inner tie rod until it was out of the ... Clamps can be popped off easily without the right tool and then just use zip ties. I know the last rods I replaced, the boots were all ... The boot needs to be on there to keep the road dirt and debris out of the joint. I would probably try using a plastic dash tool to pop it over ... 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 ... The boot itself can be changed but not by you if you do not even know what it is, hard to find part anyway so entire new driveshaft needed. To replace the inner tie rod you start by removing the outer tie rod (end). In order to change the iinner tie rod without removing the rack you need a ... yes, the boot will slide right off. no, you don't grease the inners. just replace them too so you don't have to do the whole job and alignment ... Put plenty of grease in the tie rod before putting the new boot on. If you do not disturb the threaded tie rod you will not change the toe. This ...