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Re: Steering Rack Boots (Gaiters)

To: "Bob Norway" <examiner@scci.net>,
Subject: Re: Steering Rack Boots (Gaiters)
From: "Keith R. Stewart" <kstewart@wwdc.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 16:59:25 -0500
> 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
> 
> --
> Bob Norway
> Rockledge, Florida
Bob...take the open end of the gaiter (boot) and fold it back on itself
about an inch or two. Then try to force fit the open end to the flange and
when you have it as tight as before, unfold the open end over the flange.
Good luck.
Keith Stewart

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