Kubota L 3240 front tie rod boot replacement

[jgtools]

anyone replace the rubber boot on a L 3240 Kubota. Front wheel tie rod boot. looks like you have to split or remove tie rod, in order to get boot on knuckle, ? any tips would be appreciated,thanks Jim

 

[lsmurphy]

 

[Wbk]

First you might want to check to see if you can buy the boot separately, I tried to get one for the bx2230 and they only sell it with the tie rod. If you don't have a fork to remove the tie rod end loosen the nut and give the end of the steering arm a solid hit with a hammer ( hit toward the axle, if you hit to the side it puts stress on the steering cyl or steering box). If you can't buy the boot try going to a local alignment shop usually the mechanics hang on to some old ones incase they screw up a new one, bring your tie rod with because there are many different sizes. Hope this helps.

 

[lsmurphy]

I replaced all mine, they have a part# and are about $5 each.

 

[jgtools]

thanks . I ordered boots , hopefully they go on good. I like that fork, nice handy tool !
how much does a fork tool cost? where to buy one? Thanks Jim

 

[ipz2222]

auto zone, napa or sears should have the tool.

 

[TripleR]

There are several You Tube videos of replacing them on cars and trucks, not really much different on the L40, my brother usually fives the a sharp rap before bringing out the pickle fork as it often damages that rubber ring.