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Subject:Re: steering boot replacement
From:Jim Felder
Date:Sun, 1 Dec 2013 09:36:52 -0600

>
>   Removed the tie rod end from the steering upright, pulled off the old
> part and installed the new.
>
>
> Note that if you don't have to replace the rubber biscuit ends on the
outer openings of the bellows, you don't even need to remove the tie rod
ends. Just pop the ball joints and lube them liberally with dish detergent.
The bellows will slide right over them. A right angle pick like Sears sells
will pull the open ends onto the rack and the rubber biscuit easily.

Jim