What is this lol but it looks broke!

[andrewrobert87]

Just a quick one to ask what this is? im not too sure

 

[Budgie]

It's the gaitor for the inner tie rod.

If that's a split it'll need either glueing or replacing.

 

[andrewrobert87]

is it part of the steering rack or the track rod end?

 

[Budgie]

Neither. It basically covers the joint between the two to stop dirt ingress into the joint.

 

[Rob]

For now, some electrical tape should save it from getting any more shite in it. Get it sorted though.

 

[andrewrobert87]

ill have to go get some. would i need to change, the whole thing or just one part of it?

 

[thermal-penguin]

ill have to go get some. would i need to change, the whole thing or just one part of it?

it is only one piece just the boot ring up any motor factors and ask for a steering rack boot and they will send you one. Can either get one specific for the car or a universal cut down one normally about 15 quid. Nice and easy to change take the wheel off and remove track rod end (make sure you count the turns to get tracking back as close as possible to what it is now) remove clips holding the boot on and slide it off, slide the new one on and put new clips on, put track rod end back on job done!