Tie Rod Boot: Testing and Inspection

TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check whether the dust cover is cracked or damaged.

2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the tie rod end (Refer to Power Steering Gear Box and Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly).
NOTE:
If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, the ball joint may be damaged.