Removing tie rod boot.

[dirtracer81_2]

Im replacing tie rods in my 98 ranger 4x4. Im kinda confused on the inner boot thats attached to the rack. Ive heard cut the clamp and I have also heard that you can take a screw driver and pop them off. Anyone know what I need to do?
lower balljoints were a dog but they are done haha

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

For the inners, you cut the clamp off the boot where it seals to the rack. Then you use an inner tie rod removal tool and un-thread them, and thread in the new one.

 

[dirtracer81_2]

Ok thanks...On that clamp do you buy a new one or ???? Looks to me like you could use a normal radiator clamp like a 4 inch one.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Yea you could do that or buy another CV boot style clamp like is on there from the factory.