I have a bad tie rod end i dont know if it's the inner or outer

2002 CHEVROLET S-10
11,000 MILES
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BRADJOSEPHCURTO
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It's located on the top, the other end has a sleeve with 2 bolts, i was told that i could just change the boot that i dont have the whole tie rod. Is this the right way to go about just changing the boot.... Please Help Thanks
Aug 16, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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no, the whole toe rod should be changed. inner is toward the center of the truck and outer is toward the wheel

Roy
Aug 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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