Is fitting a Steering Rack Gaiter this way Feasable?

[Brian23]

Is fitting a Steering Rack Gaiter. Is this way Feasable? I know that you can fit a CV joint gaiter with a cone.

 

[alexanderfoti]

A lot of the gaiters (MB oem) are hard ish plastic and not rubbery like cv gaiters, so cannot be fitted like that

 

[Brian23]

A lot of the gaiters (MB oem) are hard ish plastic and not rubbery like cv gaiters, so cannot be fitted like that

Thank you. The replacement boot that I have is a rubber one.

 

[alexanderfoti]

Then, yes

 

[EmilysDad]

That track rod end looked past its best .... and no axle stand

 

[mioba]

If it works and that os the only damaged part needing replacement then why not. The method seems feasible, the safety is questionable to say the least, so work safely.

 

[noonboots]

For the sake of undoing the lock nut unscrewing the track rod end why you you bother forcing the gaiter over it.
As often as not if I were reusing the track rod end I would unscrew the track rod from the track end without splitting its joint. It avoids damaging the rubber gaiter.

 

[alexanderfoti]

To avoid re-aligning the steering afterwards. Even counting turns etc, its never that accurate.

 

[Brian23]

To avoid re-aligning the steering afterwards. Even counting turns etc, its never that accurate.

Thank you again

 

[noonboots]

I never let a car leave my workshop after steering work without checking the tracking. Doing so would rely on it being right when it came in. If it wasn't and the car scrubbed it's tyres quickly guess who would be getting the comeback.

 

[Brian23]

I never let a car leave my workshop after steering work without checking the tracking. Doing so would rely on it being right when it came in. If it wasn't and the car scrubbed it's tyres quickly guess who would be getting the comeback.

Yes I agree and yet I took a car into a garage in Aylesbury for a new track rod end and had to take it back 3 times for them to get the tracking right. That what happens when you listen to recommendations from friends and use a different place.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Nice job there i would go the long way,, not knowing about this little trick ,.and take off the ball joint ,,,not any more i wont,,that is a very good idea .Abd you could help the new gaiter along with some silicone grease

 

[Brian23]

Nice job there i would go the long way,, not knowing about this little trick ,.and take off the ball joint ,,,not any more i wont,,that is a very good idea .Abd you could help the new gaiter along with some silicone grease

When the weather gets better and I finally get to it. I will also warm the rubber, maybe in hot water to make it more pliable

 

[DREAMER NO2]