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1975 Dino GT4 Leaking steering rack bellows

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  1. The Kook Abides

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    #1 The Kook Abides, Mar 9, 2022
    Hey Guys, Been awhile...Left SoCal and now reside in Henderson, Nevada.

    Yesterday, I noticed a couple of drops of oil coming from the drivers side bellows. Looks like there is a tear in the rubber. What is the procedure for replacing the bellows? The steering rack was completely rebuilt 10 years ago when I restored the car. It steers great, etc. Just need to fix the leak with the least amount of trouble. Is there a link or video you can forward to me? Thanks, Patrick
     
  2. absostone

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    #2 absostone, Mar 9, 2022
    Gonna need to disconnect from the spindle and remove outer tie rod end. Remove old boot Check if there is enough grease, slip on new boot. Crack the lock nut for the outer rod end just enough to spin off the rod end, this way the alignment wont change.
     
  3. The Kook Abides

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    #3 The Kook Abides, Mar 9, 2022
    Cool. That is exactly what I was thinking. The grease is just inside of the rack? No reservoir anywhere?
     
  4. sltillim

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    #4 sltillim, Mar 9, 2022
    welcome back Kook!!!
     
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  5. absostone

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    #5 absostone, Mar 11, 2022
    Correct. Originally they had oil. When REBUILDING replace with grease
     

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