imo000
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I've replaced the inner and outer tire rods in the passenger side and having difficulties getting the boot clamp on, at the rack side. What's the trick? Do I need to make some custom tool?
Some time ago I thought I needed to replace the inners and I bought a tool from Lisle to work in close quarters. I think it's Lisle 30600 and works with the tool aligned with the shaft. I later found I actually didn't need to do the work so I never tried it, but I've used it for other more standard situations. I apologize if I've misunderstood your question.
You have actually used this while the streering rack was in the Passat? How did you get to it?I use end nippers.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-7-in-End-Nipper-48060/203287749
You can file the end down so it isn't sharp anymore, or be very very careful.
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Sorry to hear that it won't work. This photo is why I thought it might work, but as I said, I never actually had to give it a try.Thanks for he reply. I've checked out that tool but it would only work if the steering rack was out of the car. I'm looking for a version of this tool that would work when the steering rack is still in the car.
I have used the knipex ones like this https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-Tools-10-99-i220/dp/B01I3H6UIC
Also Oetiker makes a side pinch pliers as well