Re: Replace Steering Rack Boot 95 Explorer EB

Replacing the boot will not fix your concern. These boots are there as dust

seals only and do not contain any fluid. .. Seals further into the rack
seal 
the fluid pressure. Sadly - you are due for a replacement rack...

Talk about trucks, huh? They pretend that free **** is theirs...


"plex4r" <bill_ralenkotter@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Yesterday the passenger side steering rack boot split in my 4wd 1995 EB
> Explorer and leaked power steering fluid everywhere on the street.  I
was
> at home and have not driven it.
>
> I think I could replace this by removing the tie-rod.
> Is this true, or do I have to remove the whole power steering rack?
> Is there anything else special required?
>
> Thanks!
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Replacing the boot will not fix your concern. These boots are there as
dust 
seals only and do not contain any fluid. .. Seals further into the rack
seal 
the fluid pressure. Sadly - you are due for a replacement rack...