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Doing inner tie rods tomorrow, what is the metal wire for that comes with them?

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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Doing inner tie rods tomorrow, what is the metal wire for that comes with them?
I have this metal wire with two loops at each end that came with the tie rods, I am embarrassed to say I am not sure what it's for.

Is it to do with the boot?
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that's for holding the tie rod boot onto the steering rack. i just used a plastic tie (easier to get in there).
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