ross,
    I would not worry about the rubber and yes you
must replace the whole tie rod unit to replace the
rubber.   The rubber protects the joint from dirt and
water and keeps the grease in but as long as the joint
feels tight you are ok.   Check the joint every few
months for slop.   The best time to replace the joint
is when you have to do some rack work.   When was work
last done on the rack?   How do the boots look on the
rack.   Try to bundle the jobs together if possible
and avoid ruts that might splash the joint.
                     gary
--- rbound <rbound@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Just noticed today that the rubber covers on my
> Vanagon's tie rod
> ends are broken. Is it possible to get them
> separately without
> buying the whole tie rod end unit. Does anyone know
> of any cross-
> reference parts that fit? Thanks for the input.
> Ross.
>
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