Install Tie Rod - Steering Rack Boot

[R377]

ive had a search and couldn't see an exact answer to my question:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Re...=remove+tie+rod

ive just bought aftermarket tie rod kit and having problems removing the originals including the boots.

ive got the ball joints separated from the hub but having problems removing the tie rod from the actual steering rack and can't seem to remove the actual boot.

my question is how do you do it ? is the a nut i need to crack underneath the boot or are they suppose to just be unscrewed ?

any tips in getting the boot off ? does it come off toward you or away from you ?

[raps86]

if you have romoved the tie rod end off the rack end before removing it from the hub it will be alot easier to undo the nut that locks it. When undoing it count how many turns it takes till its off the rack end. With the boot undo both of the clips or cable ties on either end of the boot and pull it towards the outside of the vehicle over the rack end. Then you will see where the rack end screws into the rack and there will be a nut type part that is on the end of the rack end where you undo it. Check for a tag behind it to help hold it.

When installing the new rack end make sure you use loctite where it screws into the rack. Hope this helps you

[s13^slider]

The boot as in the plastic thing? Dont they just slide off?