Parts?

[Guest Ian Shepherd]

What is a steering gaiter? just had my MOT failed on a few but can easly do my self but this and my lights are realy doing my nut in. All this for a WOMAN i might add, any way the car is a 1.1 saxo 2001 reg all kitted up etc does look quite good. had to get her a car due to her wanting to drive my wrx NO CHANCE any help thanks

 

might have a few more questions latter once the rain lets me tackle her

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Hi There Ian.

 

Steering gaiter or, more correctly, steering RACK gaiter. This is the concertina style rubber boot which seals the rack body and the track rod together. To change it you will need to remove the wheel and remove the track rod end from the swivel hub. The track rod end must then be removed (Put a couple of turns of masking tape at the back of the locknut so you can put it back in the same place) so that the gaiter can be slid off over the end of the track rod after undoing the clip which holds it onto the rack body.

 

It may be a bit awkward if the rack isn't easily accessible. You may need to get the tracking properly set again afterwards as it's difficult to get the track rod end back in exactly the right position. If you are in anty doubt about the condition of the ends you may as well change them out at the same time as they cost very little.

 

Cheers Hope this helps. :D

[Guest Ian Shepherd]

Hi There Ian.

 

Steering gaiter or, more correctly, steering RACK gaiter. This is the concertina style rubber boot which seals the rack body and the track rod together. To change it you will need to remove the wheel and remove the track rod end from the swivel hub. The track rod end must then be removed (Put a couple of turns of masking tape at the back of the locknut so you can put it back in the same place) so that the gaiter can be slid off over the end of the track rod after undoing the clip which holds it onto the rack body.

 

It may be a bit awkward if the rack isn't easily accessible. You may need to get the tracking properly set again afterwards as it's difficult to get the track rod end back in exactly the right position. If you are in anty doubt about the condition of the ends you may as well change them out at the same time as they cost very little.

 

Cheers Hope this helps. ;)

thanks d i kinda new what it was but no idea what to do but i do now thanks mate