TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Tie Rod Boot: Service and Repair
Tie-rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Front hub dis/assembly tool 07965-SA50500
1. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle. See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/EPS Steering Gearbox Removal and 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 new tie-rod 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 new tie-rod end ball joint boot (A) using the front hub dis/assembly tool. 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.
8. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle. See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/EPS Steering Gearbox Removal and Installation
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. See: Alignment/Service and Repair
