Frank:
What is wrong wiith this is that you cannot re- stake the ball end where
it attaches to the rack. Mind you, I've done it this way, too. I put it
back together with red locktite. Ever notice how all the vital parts of
the steering have a second means of locking, like cotter keys, deformed
locknuts, etc? The staking is the 2nd means on this junction.
I think I have also stretched the new boots over a  tie rod end removed
from the steering arm (knuckle). I think that way has the advantage of
not possibly changing the toe-in. Or did I dream that? It coulda been 15
years ago!
Al Brase

Frank Condelli wrote:

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>Excuse me, but I have been changing racks and  boots for years now using the
>unscrew the tie rod from the rack method.   The tie rod end has flats to grip
>with a wrench.  Great force applied and  it moves.  Unscrew then do what you
>have to then screw back the tie rod end  and tighen with big wrench and force.
>No problems ever.
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>Cheers,
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>Frank  Condelli
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