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the left tie rod is non-adjustable from factory, but you can't buy them. you replace a worn out lefty with a right, which isadjustable. if you have lowered your car, you really should put an adjustable lefty on, so that you dont have to move the steerin wheel off centre.
I have never needed to pull the rack to do the rack end boots, but what you do need is 2 shifters... cheap ones. Cut the handle of one off about 6" long so you can move it a little way.
simply use the long one on the rack end to hold it, and the short one to unlock the locknut. you can get a bit creative with your under-car positions.
I always do this from below, with the car on jackstands.
finally, a little grease inside the new boots before you put them on is a good idea, always clamp the boot tight with a massive cable tie (unless you have the tool to do those clips) and if you're thorough, get a wheel alignment afterwards (unless you manage to do it without taking off the tie rod, just by sliding the boots on over the balljoint on the end.)
I have never needed to pull the rack to do the rack end boots, but what you do need is 2 shifters... cheap ones. Cut the handle of one off about 6" long so you can move it a little way.
simply use the long one on the rack end to hold it, and the short one to unlock the locknut. you can get a bit creative with your under-car positions.
I always do this from below, with the car on jackstands.
finally, a little grease inside the new boots before you put them on is a good idea, always clamp the boot tight with a massive cable tie (unless you have the tool to do those clips) and if you're thorough, get a wheel alignment afterwards (unless you manage to do it without taking off the tie rod, just by sliding the boots on over the balljoint on the end.)
hahaha
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