need help! small rubber boots around tie end rod torn!

[thisdsm]

This isnt for my eclipse but my civic, anyways, I was replacing the axles on the civic, and as I was popping the tie end rod loose, I ripped the small rubber boot and all the grease came out. I also ripped the small rubber boot on the lower ball joint and all the grease came out as well. My question is, is there a special tool to put those boots back on tightly, because those boots were held in place by a metal wire looping around the top of the boot. Also, what kind of grease should I use when puting the new ones back on? I notice that the color of the grease was different between the tie rod and the lower ball joint. Does it matter??? Help!! Thanks!!

 

[rice_rocket]

Axel grease.. and you can buy the clamps, as well as the special "clamping tool" at the local autoparts store.

 

[thisdsm]

the metal wire didnt look like it has anything for a tool to hold onto. I will have to check up on that or ask one of the reps at the autostore.