tie rod end boot
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tie rod end boot
my tie rod end boot is severely busted. looks like all the grease has escaped as a result. should i be concerned? is the tie rod unsafe to be on my car? the steering does feel a bit sloppy.
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If the boot is busted, and all the grease is coming out, then your CV joint will be unlubricated, soon you will hear noises when turning, andyour steering could wobble. eventually, the slightest bump will cause it to separate or fail either by fracture or fatigue, depending on the magnitude of the impact. Therefore, i would highly recommend replacing it. I had the same problem, so i bought the original boot cover from the dealer, clamps and a boot clamp tool from pep boys or autozone, some wheel grease, SAE-120 will do, and put it back together again; you could also replace the cv joint itself. I did this on my old nissan, i'm certain it will not be any more complicated for the TL.
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Originally Posted by mdavisii
my tie rod end boot is severely busted. looks like all the grease has escaped as a result. should i be concerned? is the tie rod unsafe to be on my car? the steering does feel a bit sloppy.
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Dealer confirmed the ripped boot on the tie rod end. Mechanic indicated that tie rod end will have to be replaced altogether. Worse case, the remaining lubrication dries out, and the tie rod fails altogether. An equation for increased steering wheel shimmying, and greater tire wear.
The ball joints, and CV joints were checked by the mechanic as well as myself. To my surprise, they are holding up extremely well at 114,000 miles.
The ball joints, and CV joints were checked by the mechanic as well as myself. To my surprise, they are holding up extremely well at 114,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by mdavisii
Dealer confirmed the ripped boot on the tie rod end. Mechanic indicated that tie rod end will have to be replaced altogether. Worse case, the remaining lubrication dries out, and the tie rod fails altogether. An equation for increased steering wheel shimmying, and greater tire wear.
The ball joints, and CV joints were checked by the mechanic as well as myself. To my surprise, they are holding up extremely well at 114,000 miles.
The ball joints, and CV joints were checked by the mechanic as well as myself. To my surprise, they are holding up extremely well at 114,000 miles.
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