04+ Rack and Pinion replacement [*]

[penright]

Thanks Bill for the R&R on the Rack, I have not found anything on the forum about replacing the seals. Has anyone tried it? I see seals listed as a part in parts store. My GM buddy said when he was in school they did not go into the rack, just replaced it. Is this kind of like rebuilding master cylinders today, vs back when I did it in the 80's? Anyone any thoughts?

[brised]

Advance Auto Parts sells a boot or cover for less than $4. Don't use it unless you are removing the Rack. It is very flexible but impossible to replace with the Rack in the car.

The more expensive boots are rigid and can be installed without breaking or bending hydraulic lines.

I broke the return line when trying to install the flimsy boot. I ended up buying the better boot along with a new return line. I spent a whole day redoing it.

Take my advise and buy the stiffer boot.

[Scottydoggs]

Advance Auto Parts sells a boot or cover for less than $4. Don't use it unless you are removing the Rack. It is very flexible but impossible to replace with the Rack in the car.

The more expensive boots are rigid and can be installed without breaking or bending hydraulic lines.

I broke the return line when trying to install the flimsy boot. I ended up buying the better boot along with a new return line. I spent a whole day redoing it.

Take my advise and buy the stiffer boot.

you can replace the dust boots with it on the car, how do you think you change a inner tie rod? yup the boot has to come off, been there, done that.