87 Tie Rod Boot Replacement

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edge - 05 Oct 2008 06:38 GMT

I 've got an 87 Max that needs rack boots replaced. Can I replace
them by just unfastening the inner tie rod from the outer tie rod
without outer tie rod removal, and then slide the new boot over the
inner shaft?

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Mike - 06 Oct 2008 02:18 GMT

Yes. It might be a little more work, though. GOTTA align it after.
-Mike

> I 've got an 87 Max that needs rack boots replaced. Can I replace
> them by just unfastening the inner tie rod from the outer tie rod
> without outer tie rod removal, and then slide the new boot over the
> inner shaft?

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NissTech - 08 Oct 2008 02:19 GMT

No not without special tools needed to grip the inner tie rod.

The bottom line is the outer tie rod and jam nut need to come off and when
the job is completed the car needs to be aligned.

> Yes. It might be a little more work, though. GOTTA align it after.
> -Mike
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>> without outer tie rod removal, and then slide the new boot over the
>> inner shaft?

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