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Search Auto Parts Search Rack and pinion boot Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting mrwilson New User Mar 28, 2011, 3:04 PM Post #1 of 3 (1544 views) Rack and pinion boot Sign In I have a Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2001. My brother in law was working on replacing the outter tie rod on the driver side along with putting in a new sway bar. There is now a boot ripped. He told me it was the inner tie rod boot (he told me to have it replaced when I take the car in to have it aligned). when I called the automotive place I was going to have it aligned they said it is the rack and pinion boot, and that it doesn't need to be replaced. I am worried that it really should be replaced and want to make sure that I am doing the right thing. I don't want to not replace it and then cause more problems with the rack and pinion. Any suggestions on what I should be doing would be helpful. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 28, 2011, 3:11 PM Post #2 of 3 (1542 views) Re: Rack and pinion boot Sign In That's called a bellows boot and it is rather important. It keeps all the dirt, sand and grime from getting into your rack and pinion and that would damage it. It has to be done before the alignment because the outer tie rod end has to be removed to change it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. mrwilson New User Mar 28, 2011, 3:47 PM Post #3 of 3 (1536 views) Re: Rack and pinion boot Sign In Thank you so much, i felt like it should be done but dont know much about cars, so i appreciate the help!   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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