TL AWD V6-3.7L (2010)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
Steering Tie-rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Bearing Driver Attachment, 36 mm 07965-SA50500
1. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Steering Gearbox Removal/Installation.
2. Remove the tie-rod end from the rack end.
3. Remove the ball joint boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.
4. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.
5. Pack the interior of the ball joint boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
Note these items when installing new grease:
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Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
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Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.
6. Install the ball joint boot (A) using the bearing driver attachment. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation sections (B). After
installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and wipe it if necessary.
7. Install the tie-rod end to the rack end.
