Unlock Vehicle Potential Replace Tie Rod Boots for Enhanced Stability

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. 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). 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. 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 ... 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 you replace the tie rod ends the new ones will most likely come with Zerk fittings - don't over-grease them and blow the new boots. That's a slippery slope-replacing just the boot. If it was compromised for any period of time, the elements got in. It may not even be apparent ... Unfortunately, you'll have to unscrew the tie rod end. Mark where the lock nut is located, crack loose it a tiny bit and then remove the outer ... Unless it has been split for a long time and there is lots of crud that has gotten into them just replace the boot. Mark the tie rod end where you screw it off ... 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 ...