Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Boot Replacement:

Fig. 16 Boot Seal Application:

REMOVAL
1. Remove outer tie rod.
2. Remove hex jam nut from inner tie rod assembly.
3. Remove tie rod end clamp, Fig. 15, then remove and discard boot clamp with side cutters.
4. Mark location of breather tube on housing before removing tube, then remove boot and breather tube.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new boot clamp onto boot.
2. Apply grease to inner tie rod or housing as shown in Fig. 16.
3. Align and install breather tube.
4. Install boot onto housing until seated in housing groove tang.
5. Position boot clamp on boot and crimp.
6. Position tie rod end clamp on boot and secure with pliers.