The tie rod joint boots were also badly torn and leaking, as well as the rubber on the top and bottom of both end links, so I replaced them, and also replaced the struts while I was there. I've included photos to help show the issues.įirst, the rubber was badly cracked on the compliance bushing on both arms, and both ball joints were torn and leaking, hence the reason for the repair. I was changing out my front control arms last night on my 2004 PIlot, and encountered the following problem.
