1998 Ford Contour r/p boot leak

Tiny
RDINLE
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
I have a 1998 ford contour that is filling the boot between the r/p and tie rod end. This model has a fluid tube the insets into a fitting on the boot. Is the boot supposed to fill with fluid? Cuz if so it's full and flowing out the boot end ( drivers side only). HELP.
Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 1:45 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

the boot No 6 in the pic is basically a dust boot to protect the steering rack. if this boot is filling with oil there is a failed internal seal that is not normally serviced on the car, the rack will have to be removed to repair this problem.

Mark (mhpautos)


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Graphic_38.jpg

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Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 3:04 AM

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