Unleash Steering Potential Replace Tie Rod Boots for Optimal Control

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 ... May take a wack or two but it will let go. Then finish unscrewing the nut, slip the boot on and re-tighten. Done and done. Tie rods are one of ... You can change just the boot but you will have to unscrew the ITR from the OTR. May mean you need to have it aligned afterwards but if you ... Your suggestion to replace just the boots is a good one, but I don't think I have enough finesse as a mechanic to do it, nor do I have the ... 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. There's no need to replace the boots. Its to protect debris and water from going in there but if you are living in an area with those conditions ... 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. 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. Congrats - we all knew you could do it. Enengy Suspesion makes ball joint boots too. However, if your old ones are still in tact, I'd leave them ... This video will show you how I replaced the damaged inner tie rod end accordion dust boots on a 2002 Toyota Avalon.