Steering Boot / Steering Rack boot

Steering Boot are rubber covers which seal each end of the car’s steering rack or CV joint, while still allowing movement of the steering and driveshaft. They seal in the lubricant and seal out dirt and water. If they tear, dirt and water from the road will enter the components and wear them rapidly. Steering Boot are made of rubber and exposed to the elements under your car and are subject to a lot of movement The Steering and Driveshaft mechanism on most modern cars have a number of protective rubber boots designed to keep moisture and dirt from damaging vital components.