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Take side cutters and cut the metal ziptie off. Pop outer TR out of knuckle. Take outer tie rod apart from inner. Slide boot off. Use tool, take inner off. Put new one on. Slide boot on. Use zip tie to hold boot in place (make sure vent line is connected/lined up). I use a zip tie gun that can cinch a tie with some serious force. You can also use stainless steal ties and use CV boot band tool. Connect new inner to outer and keep turning it onto the inner until you can get the outer into the knuckle.
Since the tire doesn't move during this process the alignment is exactly the same as before you replaced them. No need to count threads.
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2000 XLT 2.5L A/T 2WD
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Power Windows/Locks Mirrors using OEM harness and parts
Explorer Sportrac White Face Cluster
Explorer OHC and Auto-dim Mirror
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