I just bought a 2005 L3130 with loader. The boot on the tie rod is split on one side. I assume that like a car, this needs to be replaced. Is this a repair that a DIY can handle? And if yes or no, if the front tire ever needs to be raised, is this a matter of jacking the front end while lowering the bucket? Thanks for any comments. Bill
L3130 tie rod boot
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There is a YouTube video of exactly this but it’s on a BX model. Should be similar. Doesn’t look to be difficult.
Mine was torn by the PO and I just cut it off and wrapped the joint with two-wraps of neoprene gasket material and clamped it on the ends with safety-wire. It keeps out the dirt and has worked just fine for some time now. (If you do this, I suggest you leave the last wrap-edge on the under-side, and also have it face aft.)
I walked it off using a screw driver. It's just a spiraled springy wire. It's somewhat similar to putting a key on a key ring.
It is easy to get off, but somewhat of a pain getting back on.
It is easy to get off, but somewhat of a pain getting back on.