I've got a 93 lx and for quite some time I've thought that I just needed new shocks and bushings because of this loud noise i get everytime I go over small bumps. After taking the wheels off the front today I noticed that on my drivers side, where the steering comes out, the boot is broken, and there is a bunch of grease everywhere. It reminds me of when a cv boot busts. Anyways, the passanger side is fine and doesn't seem to make any noise, but the side with the busted boot does make noise...so I think I've found my problem. BUT....what is under that boot? Is there some kind of joint or gearing under there....because whatever is there is somewhat messed up and is allowing enough play in the system to cause a noise. Please help me with this one. I'm not very familiar with this steering system. It looks to be whatever the tie rod end connects to inside that boot. Thanks for your help. Bob

 

Sounds like you just need new tie rod ends. They come with a new boot attached. Just unbolt them, unscrew it from the steering rack, replace as accurately as possible to the original position, and you might get away with no alignment needed. Otherwise, you may need to align it after swapping.

 

So is there some sort of gear or joint inside of the tie rod end boots? thanks

 

Yes that is a joint. Grease indicates a cracked or ripped boot. Since Honda doesn't just sell the joint, you'll have to buy the tie rod as a whole.