How to change the inner tie rod on a Subaru Outback

Step 8 Removing the boot: Part Two

From the front of the car, with your head near the fog lamp, look for the other end of the inner tie-rod rubber boot. On the tie-rod shaft, closest to the center of the car is a 1" flap at the end of the rubber boot. Flip the rubber lip towards the center of the car to expose the retaining wire or ziptie.

Remove ziptie or retaining spring