2000 Blazer LT 4x4

Hello, I'm currently replacing my frontpassenger side wheel hub assembly, and I noticed the boot is ripped open on the outer tie rod, with grease leaking out. I'll be the first to admit I don't know much about steering linkage etc. I'm doing the hub replacement based off the tutorial I found here in the forum. Do I need to replace this tie rod at the same time? Does anyone know how it's done, or can someone suggest what to do? Thanks in advance.

 

I'd say keep it greased and you should be good for some time. You can replace it now if you'd like...

 

You can get just the boots if you want. I know energy suspension should have some.

 

While it is possible to just get the boots, you are likely to damage the tierod in the process of replacement unless you use the proper puller. You could get lucky and have it just pop out by removing the castle nut, flipping it over, and threading it on up until just before it gets flush then hitting the nut with the hammer.