Tie rod boot worn out

[Tengo1]

I got underneath my H3 today to change the oil and found my front passenger side tie rod boot was split in two and about two inches of shiny rod is exposed. How difficult is it to just change the boot? Is that even an option or does the whole tie rod need replaced because of this?

It’s an 06 with 87,000 miles.

 

[amrg]

Yes its an option and ive read someone using a shock boot

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[Happy Hummer]

It's pretty reasonable to replace.

 

[Jeepwalker]

I changed mine which were torn also. Quite a while ago. I think I got mine from Rock Auto. Not sure if these will work, but gives you an idea (quadruple-check fit). You need to remove the outer tie rod ends to do it, which isn't too difficult.

Take note of the location/measurements of the outer tie rod length sticking out ...or number of turns as you remove them (or mark with a paint marker) so you don't screw up the tow alignment. Also, check the rack rubber bushing (strip) that clamps down on the center/pass side of the rack before you order the boots in case that need replacing too. That rubber that goes between the clamp and the rack wears out pretty quick. And the front diff bushing too right by that same rack clamp ...those fail commonly as well. I remember doing all of those things at the same time.

Good luck.

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