Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair

Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement

Special Tools Required

- Bearing Driver Attachment, 36 mm 07965-SA50500

1. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle.

2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.

3. Remove the ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.

4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.





5. Pack the interior of a new tie-rod end ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.

Note these items when installing new grease:

- Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
- Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

6. Install the tie-rod end ball joint boot (A) using the 36mm bearing driver attachment. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if necessary.






7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.

8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle.

9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.