Ripped bellow

1999 HONDA CRV
200,246 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DESCONOCIDO2019
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My bellow for my inner tie rod is ripped. my question, should I replace my inner tie rod or just the broken bellow, or both? when I checked I saw some fluid come out, is the fluid coming out from the transmission or from where?
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May 31, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

The fluid is from the steering rack. The bulkhead seal is leaking and the rack and pinion needs to be replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-steering-works

The bellows will come with the replacement rack.

Yes, replace the tie rod end as part of the repair.

Roy
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May 31, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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