How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot and tie-rod end on a Subaru Forester?

Remove the front wheel by unscrewing the front wheel lug nuts, lifting the car and placing it on jackstands. Next, take off the tie-rod end, or also known as the jam nut and tightening nut. Next, remove rack and pinion boot clamps and pull off the boot by unclipping the small clamp from it and large wire from the gear in the Rack and Pinion system. Before fitting the new boot, it is advisable to cover the thread end of the tie rod with the separate layer of tape so it does not harm the small end of the new boot. Move the new boot into the proper position and locate it to the groove on the rack and pinion before fitting new clamps. Take off the tape from the tie-rod and then fit the tie-rod end. After that, attach the wheel and lug nuts, lift the car and mechanically tighten the lug nuts to the standard recommended torque. One should have the alignment checked to have it corrected if the problem is persistent.

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- Other Name: Boot-Steering Gear Box; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2009-2021 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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- Other Name: Boot-Steering Gear Box; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2003-2004 Subaru Forester | X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Boot-Steering Gear Box; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
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- 1998-2002 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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- Other Name: Boot-Steering Gear Box; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2005-2013 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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- Other Name: Boot-Steering Gear Box; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2005-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo

Subaru Forester Rack and Pinion Boot

The Subaru Forester Rack and Pinion Boot is in detail, as this is among the key parts that defines the reliability and performance of Subaru cars especially the Forester. This rubber boot plays a very important role of able to keep dirt and other contaminants away from the steering rack and its inner parts. Maintaining the Rack and Pinion Boot is very crucial because any damage to the boot mean that the steering system is compromised and will be very vulnerable to being damaged with time. Suitable for different models of Subaru Forester, this boot improves performance as well as the safety of the car because it does not compromise the steering system. The Subaru Forester, which has the features of the high-powered engine and the assemblage of different driver-assist features, is positively inclined from the Rack and Pinion Boot's sturdy structure, which is helpful for lasting driving. Notably, the Subaru Forester Rack and Pinion Boot can be greatly observed in the auto market since it is extremely constructed and designed to take greater impacts of condition yet it affords the prime level of proficiency. The serious automotive lineage of Subaru Forester that has been in production for five generations retains its tradition of reliability, practicability and above all safety and the Rack and Pinion Boot is a significant part of this philosophy. By extending its assurance towards the proper functioning of the steering system while fitting the Subaru Forester Rack and Pinion Boot, the company not only contributes to the dynamism but also underlines the reliability of the brand in the context of fierce competition in compact SUV category.

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Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot and tie-rod end on a Subaru Forester?
A:
Remove the front wheel by unscrewing the front wheel lug nuts, lifting the car and placing it on jackstands. Next, take off the tie-rod end, or also known as the jam nut and tightening nut. Next, remove rack and pinion boot clamps and pull off the boot by unclipping the small clamp from it and large wire from the gear in the Rack and Pinion system. Before fitting the new boot, it is advisable to cover the thread end of the tie rod with the separate layer of tape so it does not harm the small end of the new boot. Move the new boot into the proper position and locate it to the groove on the rack and pinion before fitting new clamps. Take off the tape from the tie-rod and then fit the tie-rod end. After that, attach the wheel and lug nuts, lift the car and mechanically tighten the lug nuts to the standard recommended torque. One should have the alignment checked to have it corrected if the problem is persistent.