[T3] Ball joints

[Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com>]

As long as I was looking at my brakes, I decided to check the health of my
ball joint boots. Glad I checked.

The RH ball joint boot is totally shot. Split on the wheel side, not even on
right. I'm sure it's been a trap for dirt and water for a while. The LH side
is good, but going.

So did I hear wrong that these boots are NLA? This is bad.
What do I do? 

Whatever I do, I'm going to have to check the endplay. The Bentley says I
need some sort of clamping device for removing the steering knuckle. Will
any old bar clamp do the trick?

Can I look forward to wrestling with removing the brake disc and splash
shield? What do I use to press the tie rod end out of the steering arm?

I've never done this before, and I imagine I should address it asap.
So any preliminary advice wold be welcome.

But FIRST I NEED THE BOOTS. Where can I get them?

PS: While I was under there, I noticed that the seal running from the filler
neck to the front truck is shot too. Anyone have one?
-- 
Mike Wodkowski
72 FI SQBK
Brooklyn
wodkowski@mac.com

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