PioneerPete
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Has anyone figured out where to get the special tool to remove the flexible boots on the steering and axle joints?
trying to remove the boot where the drivers side tie rod goes into the steering rack. there is a joint in there and it seems to have some play in it. the boot has some weird tie strap on it that requires a special tool to remove it.What are you trying to do?
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I'm wanting to inspect that steering joint due to the appearance of slop. it makes me uneasy thinking that steering joint may be compromised.trying to remove the boot where the drivers side tie rod goes into the steering rack. there is a joint in there and it seems to have some play in it. the boot has some weird tie strap on it that requires a special tool to remove it.
I'm wanting to inspect that steering joint due to the appearance of slop. it makes me uneasy thinking that steering joint may be compromised.
I haven't paid any attention to this machine, but on almost every single rig they use a ratchet style clamp that isn't made to be removed. You will have to cut or pry it to get it off. Then buy the tool to put a new one on. Think zip tie.I'm wanting to inspect that steering joint due to the appearance of slop. it makes me uneasy thinking that steering joint may be compromised.
As for the special tool, you can use these "bull nose" pliers or "nippers". Good luck getting them in there. I've successfully used them on axle boot bands but I had the axle out. That way I could reuse the oem band or just pinch a Pex pipe ring.
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If you buy the oem bands, you can use the bull nose pliers pictured above.
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That looks way better than the crap I got with my replacement boots
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You mean this?trying to remove the boot where the drivers side tie rod goes into the steering rack. there is a joint in there and it seems to have some play in it. the boot has some weird tie strap on it that requires a special tool to remove it.
trying to remove the boot where the drivers side tie rod goes into the steering rack. there is a joint in there and it seems to have some play in it. the boot has some weird tie strap on it that requires a special tool to remove it.
thanks @JACKAL . that's what I needed. maybe next time I won't be such a rookie and I'll actually do a search and find it myself!lol