Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Front Tie-Rod:

Fig. 4 Rear (4WS):

Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
Remove in the order shown in the figure.

Tie-Rod End









Separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle using the SST.

Nut





Before removing the nut from the tie-rod end, make a reference mark for installation.

Boot





Secure the tie-rod end in a vise. Place a chisel against the boot and hold it at the angle shown. Remove the boot by tapping with a hammer.

Caution: Be careful not to scar the part when the boot is attached to the tie-rod end.

INSTALLATION





Put a small amount of grease (lithium base, NLGI No.2) into the new boot and set it onto the SST. Press the boot onto the tie-rod end with a press.

Torque tie-rod end nuts to specifications shown in the figure.