For a lot of vehicles you have to get a left bellow and a right bellow, also the nipple is for a breather hose that some cars have . Very detailed video👍
Nice video one thing I would recommend, is take painters tap or a marker and mark the bolt to the tie rod before you remove it so you can get it back on exact. If you don't your alignment will be off more than likely.
I usually clean the area real good the day before and spray paint the area with something bright like red and let it dry real good, once you pull everything off you have a really nice witness mark for the alignment.
Always remove your outer tie rod.That little breather tube on the boot is for rack and pinions that have a vacuum line or hose that connects to both sides of the rack boots.Don't leave those vacuum holes open or water will get inside.The other boot will have to be changed to the right size.U can't drive it around with a open boot.
Take the outer tie rod off instead of removing just the inner tie rod. That way you can count your revolutions when you take it off. Or you can loosen the jam nut then mark the threads and flush it with the bottom of the sharpie mark.
I was needing to replace my rack but my outer and inner tie rods are new. I like this method and was wondering if I can detach the inner tie rod itself without detaching the outer tie rod?
@zacstjernqvist3565 and we never did figure out how, lol! I ended up slicing the boot to fit it over and zipping it on tight. Not perfect, but better than the shredded mess I was replacing.
For a lot of vehicles you have to get a left bellow and a right bellow, also the nipple is for a breather hose that some cars have . Very detailed video👍
Hey, man good work, informative. I really appreciate you 3rd hand holding the camera :D😆
Well detailed, I love it, I'll try and replace mine myself this weekend.
Thanks for sharing.
You got it!
Nice video one thing I would recommend, is take painters tap or a marker and mark the bolt to the tie rod before you remove it so you can get it back on exact. If you don't your alignment will be off more than likely.
I usually clean the area real good the day before and spray paint the area with something bright like red and let it dry real good, once you pull everything off you have a really nice witness mark for the alignment.
Im changing my inner tie rod on the passenger side only. Is a wheel alignment needed. Is it mandatory or recommended after a tie rod change?
Thanks man...Outstanding! Good Job...
Great video and some awesome tips as well cheers
Your inner tie rod is going bad which is why it's so loose
life saver, great tutorial too!
Hey I’m doing the same thing but my kit didn’t come with a boot.. is it still possible to use it?
Always remove your outer tie rod.That little breather tube on the boot is for rack and pinions that have a vacuum line or hose that connects to both sides of the rack boots.Don't leave those vacuum holes open or water will get inside.The other boot will have to be changed to the right size.U can't drive it around with a open boot.
Take the outer tie rod off instead of removing just the inner tie rod. That way you can count your revolutions when you take it off. Or you can loosen the jam nut then mark the threads and flush it with the bottom of the sharpie mark.
Both your tie rods are shot, they shouldnt wobble to the slightest touch like yours. I hope you're replacing them too.
is that works on every car or only american (older) ones!?
what did you do with that too small cover ? im having same problem, i can get only some of it on the steering rack and rest is just flopping inside :(
What year car are you working on, thanks
Hi i need to change my inner tie rod and boot. Is the boot needed? My auto store has the rod but no boot
Without boots your steering rack and the inner ball joints will attract dust and dirt, and they will then fail within a few months.
@@cvanscho thanks so much 🙏 I just had it changed today.
So is there a left and right boot difference? Also what car. Will this work on 06 honda
No difference. It should work.
I was needing to replace my rack but my outer and inner tie rods are new. I like this method and was wondering if I can detach the inner tie rod itself without detaching the outer tie rod?
most racks come with inners already installed that way the installer doesn't have to mess with the bellows
I watched this video to see how to get on the driver's side steering boot. Did you ever find a solution?
So did I!!!
@zacstjernqvist3565 and we never did figure out how, lol! I ended up slicing the boot to fit it over and zipping it on tight. Not perfect, but better than the shredded mess I was replacing.
It worked
I tried this but the jam nut wasnt coming off it after i seperated the inner from outer tie rodj just kept spinning the inner tie rod..wat gives?
I'm also interested in how you got that boot on
Does he ever say what kind of car he's even working on?
Some model of Honda. Fwd to 2:50…
The time to install the boots took 70% of the job lol
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Why not invent a boot that wraps and locks or zips together then clamp each end. 🤔
..just like on the VW Beetle/Bug!
or paint it.!!!!!1
i call cap
Wtf