Boots torn or detached from steering rack --- dangerous ? can they be re-attached ?

[biomecanoid]

Hello,


I have the habit of doing a quick inspection of the car whenever I wash it and found that the boots of the steering rack are torn/detached how serious is it ? should I replace them and can they be reattached ? or need new ones ?







Thanks

 

[Lubener]

Looks torn to me and needs to be replaced.

 

[biomecanoid]

Looks torn to me and needs to be replaced.

I was told that maybe could be stretched over the round/circular flange ? and then secured in place is that accurate ?

 

[Lubener]

I was told that maybe could be stretched over the round/circular flange ? and then secured in place is that accurate ?

If you can reattach it and clamp it with a zip tie, that will work as long as the boot doesn't pull off.

 

[DuckRyder]

what's the loose connector?

 

[Fabulous50s]

I sure would replace them. Now you have dirt getting into the steering rack. That will surely kill it quickly.

It's a pretty easy DIY if you've ever worked on stuff.

 

[doublebase]

The problem with this tear, is where the tear is, it’s a bad tear. I don’t think you’ll be able to reconnect it.

It’s not the end of the world either, it’s just a bellow boot. They might make something to replace it without having to remove the outer tie rods...like a two piece boot or something.

 

[biomecanoid]

what's the loose connector?

I have no clue I have another thread for that --- I need to identify that too


https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/found-unplugged-cable-need-to-identify.371826/