1998 Ford Windstar power steering boots blow up.

1998 FORD WINDSTAR
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CRZA72
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I recently replaced both of the rack and pinion boots because of blow up, now the new ones I installed are about to blow up due to pressure built up. the fluid seems to return to the pump just fine because I flushed the system after I replaced the boots. my question is why is there so much fluid accumulated in the boots and how I repair it.

Thanks and keep up the good work
Mar 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM
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SCHRIMPIEMAN
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The seals to the rack-n-pinion are leaking. Those rubber boots you replaced aren't supposed to hold back fluid from leaking out. They are there as dirt/dust shields so that grime doesn't get in.

You need to replace the rack-n-pinion.
Apr 2, 2009 at 6:19 AM
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CRZA72
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[quote:87606fb128="Schrimpieman"]The seals to the rack-n-pinion are leaking. Those rubber boots you replaced aren't supposed to hold back fluid from leaking out. They are there as dirt/dust shields so that grime doesn't get in.

You need to replace the rack-n-pinion.[/quote:87606fb128]


Do you recommend trying to buy the repair kit or just flat out get a new rack and pinion.
Apr 2, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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SCHRIMPIEMAN
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I've never heard of a repair kit for a rack-n-pinion.
I'd just replace the whole unit.

A rebuilt unit will cost around $120.
Apr 5, 2009 at 5:19 PM