How do i remove a stirring rack for a Honda Accord M reg. to fit a new rubber boot ?
Answers:
You don't have to remove the whole rack. Remove the wheel. Undo the tie rod end and leave the nut on 6 or 7 threads. Take a heavy hammer and strike the eye of the ball pin several times to release the taper.(this is why you left the nut on so if the hammer missed it would not damage the ball pin threads) Now, lift the tie rod end out of the steering arm and undo the adjusting lock nut on the tie rod end and screw it off, noting the number of turns, also remove the lock nut. R & R the new boot and refit the lock nut and tie rod end the same number of turns,(this avoids a wheel alighnment) tighten the locknut and refit the tie rod end to the steering arm and replacee the wheel. Jules. Mechanic. Australia.