Boots torn from steering rack --- dangerous ?

[Biomecanoid]

Hello,

 

I have the habit of doing a quick inspection of the car whenever I wash it and found that the boots of the steering rack are torn how serious is it ? should I replace them and can they be replaced or they go together with the whole assembly ?

 

https://i.postimg.cc/1zKGr8dc/IMG-20230716-170701-853.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/tJsFb242/IMG-20230716-170712-840.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/KzqtCdx1/IMG-20230716-170816-995.jpg

 

Thanks

Edited July 30, 2023 by Biomecanoid
Wrong title

[Biomecanoid]

My car is a 2006 Manual Daihatsu Sirion 1L engine

[Stivino]

It's not really dangerous but they do need to be replaced as soon as possible. 

[flash22]

they are not missing they a rotted in half, replace asap - dirt and grime gets into the joints is a dead rack

iirc that is also an MOT fail

[Biomecanoid]

12 minutes ago, flash22 said:

they are not missing they a rotted in half, replace asap - dirt and grime gets into the joints is a dead rack

iirc that is also an MOT fail

Well yes torn is the correct word I will amend the title, how much will this cost roughly ? Can the mechanic source ONLY the boots ?

 

[Biomecanoid]

What would be the cost of the repair ?

 

[Biomecanoid]

Are you guys sure it looks torn ? can't it be stretched over the round/circular flange ? and then secured in place ?

[flash22]

It's split in two, yes you can get the boots most are Universal you cut to suit 5-10 euro each, 1-2 hours plus an alignment as rod ends aka track rod ends need to come off, maybe a tad more if the rod ends are worn or the boots are split

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