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Old May 8, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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Is power steering fluid supposed to sit inside the boot that covers the inner tie rod?
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Old May 8, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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i think just a little bit. like a residual amount but thats about it
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Old May 8, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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if you stick a flat head in the boot and its covered in fluid your rack is shot time for a new one. time to get a manual rack
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Old May 8, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Is power steering fluid supposed to sit inside the boot that covers the inner tie rod?
No, that boot is simply a dust cover. If there is fluid in there, then the seal is going bad on the rack. They are replaceable.
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