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Is a steering rack boot leak serious?

A steering rack boot leak is a symptom of a more serious steering rack problem A leak from a steering rack boot is serious When the seals fail on a rack and pinion steering gear, the gear leaks power steering fluid. The fluid can sometimes fill the boot, almost inflating it like a balloon. Other times, it tears the boot open and the power steering fluid leaks out. Replacing the boot will not stop the leak; it will only prevent you from seeing the leak for a while. Are torn … Read More