Master the Tie Rod Boot Replacement Easy Step-by-Step

Yes you can buy just the boots. I would replace it with a tie rod from a V8 ZJ. I spent $20 on mine from a junk yard and have beat it pretty ... You can replace just the boot, but it's the same job to just replace the whole axle and a lot less headache. Look for the write up on Audiworld on how to do it. 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. Watched several videos on YT of folks changing torn tie rod boots. They all had the tie rod on a bench. Looks to me like you could change the ... If you need to replace just the boot, because it cracked due to age, and the tie rod joint itself, is still good, I'd look into an Energy ... Many times your car's tie rod ends can be saved when it is only the rubber boot that is busted or dry rotted. Here is a video how to install ... Good practice is to take a knife and cut down the defective boot. Afterwards you will see, that the tie rod is screwed into the rack. To install ... The wire clips for the most parts are just added insurance and not required for most cars. The clips also prevent the rubber boot from falling ... You need a tool to drive the boot down into its seat on the ball joint. Honda sells a tool to do this, but I made one using PVC pipe. I found a pipe that was a ... The boot over your inner tie rod aka steering rack bellows protects your steering linkage from dust and grime. It is important to replace ...