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: > > >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. > >Cheers, > >Frank Condelli > > > |
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