Technician A says some tie-rod ends use a special bonded ball stud without a boot. 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 ?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because some tie-rod ends do use a bonded ball stud design that doesn't require a boot. Technician B is also correct because excessive vertical movement in tie-rod ends can indicate wear, and over 1/8 inch is generally considered excessive.

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