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Car Forum / Honda Cars / December 2006Steering rack boots 93 Civic DX HB AT
Hi, I just ordered and received boots for my steering rack. However, I ordered two of the cheaper boot and was planning on re-using the old clamps. (maybe I just didn't notice that there were two listed or was just being cheap? I honestly can't remember.) Now as I was about install them I did notice that there are two listed, one for either side. I called the local dealer and they said the same. They only had one side in stock so they couldn't really tell me if they were different. My question is are the left and right boots actually different? I decided that I'm going to order the clamps as I am replacing the boots with the rack still on the car and I may not be able to get the old clamps off in one piece so I may as well order the other boot - if necessary. Here's Majestic's picture and list. The following links will eventually take you to the same page. The first one will probably wrap once or twice. http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat cgry1=Civic&catcgry2=1993&catcgry3=3DR+DX&catcgry4=4AT&catcgry5=P.S.+GEAR+BOX&vi nsrch=yes http://preview.tinyurl.com/weovv http://tinyurl.com/weovv And FWIW: There has been some discussion in here (a while ago) about power steering grease - silicone vs. mineral. My Helm's manual lists the part # as 08733-B070E on page 17-74. I bought some locally and it has been replaced with part # 08C35-B0535L. On the tube it says: A grease made with a low viscosity mineral oil with high refinement level and with Lithium-type soap. Then on page 17-80 a silicone grease is specified for the boots. Thanks, -- John M. > Hi, > > I just ordered and received boots for my steering rack. However, I > ordered two of the cheaper boot and was planning on re-using the old > clamps. (maybe I just didn't notice that there were two listed or was > just being cheap? I honestly can't remember.) I'm not surprised. After all, seven dollars is a significant amount of folding green these days. > Now as I was about > install them I did notice that there are two listed, one for either [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > My question is are the left and right boots actually different? You aren't capable of comparing the two yourself? You do have old and new together, do you not?  SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ >> Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >I'm not surprised. After all, seven dollars is a significant amount of >folding green these days. Yeah, I know it seems silly but I generally try to do things as inexpensively as possible as I'm on a very limited budget. >> Now as I was about >> install them I did notice that there are two listed, one for either [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >You aren't capable of comparing the two yourself? You do have old and new >together, do you not? I didn't want to rip the old ones out (which might very well be the literal case when I do) until I was sure that the new one would fit. They do look the same but I was wondering if there might be a slight difference in the diameter of the rack at either end that I can't make out by putting the new down by the old for a side by side comparison. The weird thing is is the one that I bought is for the driver's side and I count 8 pleats on the original and 9 pleats on the new. The one on the passenger side has 9. Other than that they look pretty much the same. And, yes, I did buy the driver's side. It was the cheaper one. :-) Maybe they sent the wrong one? Thanks again, -- John M. >>> Hi, >>> [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > John M. Just curious, do you have to remove the steering rack before replacing the boots? > Just curious, do you have to remove the steering rack before replacing > the boots? No. You do have to remove the tie rod ends though. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ >Just curious, do you have to remove the steering rack before replacing the >boots? In both my Helms and Chilton manuals any work done from the inner tie rod on in is done with the whole rack removed. In a thread started on 2-15-06 titled "95 Accord Front Suspension Help" Dufus Systems says that the rack can be dropped down a bit to work on the boots but that's an Accord. I looked at my Civic and I may be able to drop it just a little but I think I can get by without doing that. At least I hope so, I really don't want this to get too involved. When doing something for the first time I usually work pretty slow and since this is my only car I can't let it be off the road for too long. -- John M. >> Just curious, do you have to remove the steering rack before replacing the >> boots? [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > John M. it's a while since i've done it, but i'm reasonably confident you can replace the boots with the rack in place. istr that all you need to do is undo the tie rod from the knuckle end and you can slip the boot over without undoing anything else. the only thing that's really different about honda boots compared with other cheaper makes is the air tube that equalizes the pressure between each side, but i think you can figure out what to do with that! >>> Just curious, do you have to remove the steering rack before >>> replacing the boots? [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > other cheaper makes is the air tube that equalizes the pressure between > each side, but i think you can figure out what to do with that! oh, and thanks for posting the updated grease part numbers! very helpful. >>>> Just curious, do you have to remove the steering rack before >>>> replacing the boots? [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >> other cheaper makes is the air tube that equalizes the pressure between >> each side, I have images of squeaking balloons in my head right now. >>but i think you can figure out what to do with that! Not a problem. >oh, and thanks for posting the updated grease part numbers! very helpful. Thanks and You're Welcome, John M.
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