where does the steering rod come apart at the steering box or in the booties?

There is a company that independent auto repair shops get their information from, this same information is available inexpensively for people that work on their own cars.. The information is year make and model specific, covering repair procedures, torque specifications, fluid capacities and specifications, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online Your truck has a steering rack the tie rod ends come apart at the steering knuckle out at the wheel. If the rubber rack boots are opened the steering rack inner tie rod ends screw into the steering rack, (there is a locking tab). To open at the tie rod end outer follow this link http://autotips101.com/cms/automotive/suspension/tie-rod-removal-tip.htm