front end grease seal ?
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front end grease seal ?
Two quick questions. The grease bulb(?) from the track bar to the bracket on the driver's side of my truck is split. Maybe age or too much grease, who knows? Does anyone know the name of that part of the part # by chance. Second, it seems that it is simple to replace. Just undo the cotter pin and bolt and things should drop down. Is it that simple? I'm mechnically inclined enough to be stupid.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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RE: front end grease seal ?
Yeah, most will call it a tie rod end boot.
No, its not as simple as unbolting and dropping it out. Its a tapered bolt.I usually tap the mount (read: Hit HARD) with a small sledge to knock it loose. I don't recommend hitting the end directly, you don't want to damage the joint.You could also use a pickle fork if you plan on replacing the boot, that tool tends to tear up the boot.
No, its not as simple as unbolting and dropping it out. Its a tapered bolt.I usually tap the mount (read: Hit HARD) with a small sledge to knock it loose. I don't recommend hitting the end directly, you don't want to damage the joint.You could also use a pickle fork if you plan on replacing the boot, that tool tends to tear up the boot.