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1998 Ford Windstar power steering boots blow up.

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,000 MILES
I recently replaced both of the rack and pinion boots because of blow up, now the new ones I installed are about to blow up due to pressure built up. The fluid seems to return to the pump just fine because I flushed the system after I replaced the boots. My question is why is there so much fluid accumulated in the boots and how I repair it.

Thanks and keep up the good work
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Saturday, March 28th, 2009 AT 7:36 PM

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Tiny
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The seals to the rack-n-pinion are leaking. Those rubber boots you replaced aren't supposed to hold back fluid from leaking out. They are there as dirt/dust shields so that grime doesn't get in.

You need to replace the rack-n-pinion.
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
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Do you recommend trying to buy the repair kit or just flat out get a new rack and pinion.
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 12:49 PM
Tiny
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I've never heard of a repair kit for a rack-n-pinion.
I'd just replace the whole unit.

A rebuilt unit will cost around $120.
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 5:19 PM

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