This boot—it’s a flexible cover, usually rubber or a similar material—protects the steering rack itself and the inner tie rod ends. It keeps dirt, water, salt, and other road grime out. It also holds the special grease inside that keeps everything moving smoothly. It basically acts like a shield for some pretty important parts. The steering rack is what actually translates turning your steering wheel into turning the wheels of your car. The boots go over the ends where the tie rod ends connect, allowing them to move as you steer. Without those boots, everything’s exposed to the elements. If these boots tear or get damaged, that grease leaks out, and dirt gets in. That causes wear and tear on the steering rack and the tie rod ends. You’ll notice if it gets really bad—usually as play in the steering, like looseness when you drive, or maybe clunking sounds when you go over bumps. If it gets ignored, you’re looking at potentially expensive repairs down the road to the whole steering system. Luckily, they’re usually pretty straightforward to replace. You can find them easily enough, something like Fixparts Online carries a good selection. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to fix compared to the damage a failing steering rack could cause. Shop with confidence: Steering Rack Boot (MPN 21257) comes with a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!

About Febi

Ferdinand Bilstein is a leading global supplier of aftermarket spare parts, offering an extensive range of high-quality components for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Why Choose Febi?

• Febi parts are made to the same standards as original equipment, so you get reliable quality without the high price. • We offer a huge range of parts – everything from engine components to brake parts and even small wear items – all in one place. • Febi has been around for over 75 years, so we know what mechanics and drivers need to keep vehicles on the road. • You’ll find parts for many different makes and models, including popular European cars, making it easy to find what you need. Performance you can rely on – Febi parts from FixParts Online.