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TREs are two pieces, a ball and socket essentially. Have someone rock the steering wheel left and right, just to the point of the wheels turning then back to the other side. This will load up the TRE in two different directions. Then you watch the steering linkage. if you see play, it will be the ball and socket separating from each other.
The boots keep the grease in and the dirt out.
Hopefully that helps!
What he said. The easiest one to check is the lower relay. Simply grab both the steering rods just above where they meet at the end. When the wheel is rocked, you can feel the rods moving past one another, as well as pulling away from one another.
If you think they are original, then I guarantee you they are worn out. New kits are good in stock @marksoffroad.