Technician A says some tie-rod ends use a special bonded ball stud, in which no boot is used. Technician B says when checking tie-rod ends, any vertical movement of the tie-rod over 1/8 inch (3 mm) indicates that replacement is necessary. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because some tie-rod ends do use a special bonded ball stud that doesn't require a boot. Technician B is also correct because excessive vertical movement in the tie-rod ends can indicate wear, and a movement over 1/8 inch typically suggests the need for replacement.

Technician a Says Some Tie-Rod Ends Use a Special Bonded