Replacing the boot on my steering linkage

[RobinHood]

l cannot find anything in my manuals discussing how to replace the boot, dust cover, or what ever you call it on the drag link
In my infinite wisdom l used a pickle fork to spread the drag link from the pitman arm and it ruined the boot.
Is it hard to change out... any links or thoughts... thanks

 

[pillen140]

with the ball joint.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The dust boot just slips over it, nothing complicated to change. Don't use pickle forks for TRE's, just remove the cotter pin, remove the nut and give it a few good smacks with a hammer, it'll pop right out without any damage to anything.

 

[RobinHood]

Thanks... yeah now that l now that it was a bad idea, but at the time it was a good idea

 

[Rico]

Just get the right tool for the job especially if you do all you own mechanic work. Think of all the money you save for not paying a mechanic and invest that money into your toolbox. I know I sure do.

 

[paranger]

i replaced all my steering boots with poly boots i got from 4wd hardware. they are just tie rod boots for jeeps. i used the removal fork, but a hammer will prob. work.