Posts Tagged: inner tie rod boot

Diagnosing a Tie Rod Boot Leak: An Overview

A leaking steering rack seal is the most common cause of a tie rod boot leak But a damaged tie rod boot can cause the rack to leak. The inner tire rod boot has one job; to keep dust and dirt away from the inner tie rod end (the ball and socket that allows the arm to move left/right and up/down). The boot is clamped on one end to the steering rack housing and on the other end to the inner tie rod shaft. As the rack moves in and … Read More