1. Remove the tie rod ball joint.
2. Mark the location of the protective boot on the tie rod. Loosen the clamps and slide the protective cover from the steering gear housing to the end of the tie rod.
3. Clean the steering rod and steering gear housing from traces of corrosion, scuffing and sharp edges.
4. Slide a new protective boot over the tie rod and secure it to the steering gear housing. Align the outer edge of the protective boot with the mark made on the tie rod before removal, and secure the boot with new clamps.
5. Install the tie rod ball joint.