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Re: Steering Rack Boots (Gaiters)

To: Bob Norway <examiner@scci.net>
Subject: Re: Steering Rack Boots (Gaiters)
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 09:16:37 -0800
Bob,
The steering rack bellows are "handed" so if you don't
have the correct one it will not fit.

Joe

Bob Norway wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> Help....... OK what's the trick to getting the left (driver) side boot
> on? Or is the one I have TOO small? I can't seem to get the inside
> portion of the boot over the flange so that I can clamp it down. The
> original boot has a bigger diameter opening on that end, but I figured
> that was due to time and stretching. So I guess my question is: Is the
> inner opening of the boot supposed to fit over the flange tightly, with
> stretching, or just slide over and be secured with the clamp? With all
> the grease on the rack, it sure is tough to get a hold on the boot to
> try to stretch it over the flange.... There MUST be an easier way.....
> Hope someone can help.
> 
> TIA for any advice.
> 
> Cheers
> 
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