Leaking from steering rack boot?

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
124,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALBERT559
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Does it leaking from the boot is it cost from the seals or is it just me changing the boot and will it be fixed by doing that or do I have to repair the seals also if that's what the problem is.
Feb 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Which boot? Steering rack? If so, then changing the boot will not help, you will need to replace the rack and pinon. Here is how you will need to get an alignment after the work is completed. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Feb 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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