Keep grit, road spray, and moisture out of your steering gear with the Beck/Arnley Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit (Steering Rack Boot Kit), MPN 103-2671. The bellows seals the tie-rod end of the rack-and-pinion assembly, flexing with the steering as it shields the internal components from dirt and water. This kit is application-specific and drops in as a direct replacement for the listed vehicles, including the 1981-1986 Ford Escort, 1984-1989 Ford Tempo, 1984-1989 Mercury Topaz, 1983-1987 Renault Alliance, 1985-1999 Volkswagen Golf, and 1982-1999 Volkswagen Jetta — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
- One-piece neoprene boot: this is not a split boot.
- Complete installation: includes the boot and two clamps.
- OE form, fit and function: designed to match the original equipment part.
- Quality construction built for durability, and application-specific for this vehicle.
A torn or cracked bellows lets contaminants reach the rack; signs it may need replacing include a split, brittle, or leaking boot and grease slung around the tie-rod area. If a failed boot is the cause, this kit restores that protective seal.
Interchange: 175422831 · 1H0422831B · 881500 · E1FZ3332C · E3FZ3332A · 1H0422831BMY · FA1238 · 4301008 · 15053
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
175422831, 1H0422831B, 881500, E1FZ3332C, E3FZ3332A, 1H0422831BMY, FA1238, 4301008, 15053
