Rack Boot Seal

[landtoy80]

My right rack seal is leaking at the boot.
Is there a way to replace the seal or is it a pain in the a$$? Looks like I would need some SST's.

My search shows most just replace with rebuilt one.

If rebuilt one, what brand? http://replacement.tautopartsdirect...y=M&part=Steering Rack&returnurl=null&dp=true
OEM
Maval
A1 Cardone
CVU
other

OEM is $208.69

 

[Poodles]

the boot is easy... but if it's been torn for long and it leaking bad, thent eh seals that the boot is supposed to protect have probably been screwed up...

Inspect it to see if it's leaking (a little seepage is OK, but lots...)

 

[landtoy80]

It is leaking real bad.
I guess I will have to replace the whole rack.

 

[landtoy80]

Any one know what the difference between the companies that sell rebuilt racks?
Do they all come with inner tie rods?

What else do I need to replace when replacing the rack?

 

[spinningheadboy]

I have a rebuilt right now. I just put it on the bay because of no interest on here. I have brand new boots on it also. The inner links are tight on this unit too. Pm me

Did I mention NO CORE CHARGE!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180159056043

cwd
Idaho

 

[spinningheadboy]

What else do I need to replace when replacing the rack?

I would replace the lines if worn, because they are hard to get to when the rack is installed. I would also install poly steering rack bushings.

cwd

 

[landtoy80]

Has anyone just replaced the seals? My boot is fine so its just the seal that is leaking.

 

[spinningheadboy]

Has anyone just replaced the seals? My boot is fine so its just the seal that is leaking.

You can do the seals, but you need special tools....I think Rajunz on SF did his himself. The seal kit is $60 I believe.

cwd

 

[landtoy80]

I am going with a OEM rebuild.
I will replace the lines too.
Do I need to replace the tie rod ends? Do they get damaged when removing them?

What is the banjo bolt that should be replaced? I found it on a search.

 

[7Mboost]

The tie rods can be a bitch, definatley a good idea for a rebuild.