Power steering rack leaking?

mustangt562

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• May 18, 2006

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The boot on my power steering rack allways stays moist. I cant tell if it is cause the boot is torn OR whatever that is behind the boot is leaking. Can someone please post pics of the stock power steering rack with the rubber boot taken off so i know what to expect when I change them out. And is it normal for the boot to get moist after being torn or should it not be moist at all torn or intact? Thanks Fellas.

 

HISSIN50

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• May 18, 2006

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That bellow is just a dust boot - there should be no fluid behind it. The wetness of the bellow suggests a bad end seal on the rack.

Good luck.

 

mustangt562

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• May 18, 2006

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HISSIN50 said:

That bellow is just a dust boot - there should be no fluid behind it. The wetness of the bellow suggests a bad end seal on the rack.

Good luck.

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can the seal be replaced? if so is it easy and stright forward process?
thanks

 

HISSIN50

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• May 19, 2006

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I've never attemped it. In my mind when a rack has miles and starts leaking out an end-seal, there are probably other things that need refreshing.

Good luck.