'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> BigELilE05@msn.com wrote:
> >
> > Putting on new brake pads today and noticed on the drivers side that
> > the (whatever you call it, tie-rod?) had a busted boot and the grease
> > knuckles rubber was also busted.
> >
> > This is the link that actually turns the left front wheel. Sorry I'm
> > don't have a clue what parts are called on front wheel drives. If we
> > were talking RWD it would be a tie-rod.
> >
> > Anyway, can just the boot and the grease fitting rubber be replaced or
> > do I have to replace the entire link. I'm assuming I can replace the
> > boot on the inner part of the link but the outer part with the grease
> > fitting will have to be replaced?
> >
> > Is this a do-it-yourself-er or do I need to take to someone?
> >
> > I have a "fork" to break the outer joint loose but w/o further
> > inspection I couldn't really tell about the inner part. Looks like it
> > connected directly to the steering shaft.
>
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>
> It sounds like you might be describing a CV-Joint?? Pick up a Chilton's
> manual and have a look at www.tegger.com as well for special tools
> you'll need if you do it yourself.. I like the Chilton's for the
> Odyssey, and your Accord is very similar, so you should like the Accord
> manual.
>
> 'Curly'

It's not the CV joints, it's the tie-rod and tie-rod end on the drivers
side. I looked at teggers site and it doesn't go into the tie-rod.

I know I can get the outter one loose and replaced, I'm just not sure
about the inner part. If I gotta buy some special tools and it's a big
PIA, I will just have to take it to someone, but I would rather do it
myself.