domlcardio

hey guys. the boot on the drivers side on the steering rack is ripped open and all the grease leaked out. can i just replace that part and if i can how?

its a 1989 maxima

bvtran

iTrader: (3)

yes, you can replace your boots. they're very very easy to do. all you'll need is a lock plier, rubber hammer, new tie rod ES boots from pepboys ($3 for 2), and some multipurpose synthetic greases and of course new boots.

domlcardio

so i just take off that part where the boot is?

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

remove the outer tie rod, remoce the boot, put on new boot, put back on outer tie rod, go get car aligned

domlcardio

do i have to put any grease inside the boot before installation or just a little around the ball joint?

domlcardio

bump..............

Greeny

iTrader: (43)

No grease...Just replace the boot.

The ball joints on these cars cannot be greased. Just replaced.

domlcardio

oh ok i c. thanks for all the help guys

domlcardio

i wanna know whats the difference between getting one at pep boys and getting one at the dealership? i mean the difference is only like 3 bucks, is there much difference in quality?

domlcardio

bump..........

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

1. don't bump so quickly. it takes time for people to respond
2. it's 95% of the time the same part

domlcardio

yeah sorry about that. alright thanks man.

domlcardio

now to remove the tie rods. i c there is that nut thats between the inner and outer tie rod. its on the passenger side. do i turn the nut towards the rear or the front of the car. cause its on pretty tight and either way i cant turn it. what do you guys suggest.

domlcardio

bump........

Greeny

iTrader: (43)

I suggest you grow some muscles and look at the way the threads are on tie rod end and then turn it acordingly...

domlcardio

damn that nut is so freakin tough. the sh** wont budge

bvtran

iTrader: (3)

I've already told you need a grippy lock plier and a rubber hammer, that thing should've came right off if you hit it in the right direction. don't try to use any wrenches as that will round that nut and you'll be stuck.