rtd111 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 SC400, 94, 101K miles Long story short, I removed my steering rack but had the tie-rod ends still attached to the wheel/LCA. While tugging the rack out of the steering column, I caused a leak (yellow-brownish grease) from the right bushing there (actually the boot). The boot itself is not torn; on visual inspection, doesn't even seem damaged. Just a particular weird angle of the tie rod end caused the boot to open up a bit under the LCA. Is it okay to leave it be or must I change the bushing / boot? I'll try to post a pic if I can in a bit. Thanx. BTW, the longer story is to get to the solenoid & screen, which I now have very accessible. Some recent postings have someone replacing the rack, and another lucky fellow got his channel locks to work just fine -- like monarch, I too am curious what the plier looks like because I tried plenty with a set that reaches but wont turn because of the cramped space. And had to resort to removing the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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