Beck/Arnley 103-2912 rack and pinion bellow kit for the 2005-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and other vehicles protects the steering rack from dirt and moisture.
- One-piece neoprene boot, not a split boot
- Two clamps included with the boot
- Application-specific construction
Quick facts
- Part: Beck/Arnley 103-2912 rack and pinion bellow kit
- Fits: 2005-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and other vehicles
- Material: Neoprene
- Condition: New
A cracked or split rack boot, or grease seeping out around it, can mean the boot is due for replacement. Before you replace it, rule out other sources of any leak or noise, such as a power steering hose or a tie rod end, so the repair matches the real cause.
Fits
This bellow kit fits the 2005-2024 Volkswagen Jetta, the 2012-2021 Volkswagen Passat and the 2009-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan as a direct replacement that matches OE form, fit and function. Is your car not named here? Look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section. The 2005-2024 Volkswagen Jetta takes two; this listing is one kit, and the second boot is normally replaced at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Pieces in the set: one boot, two clamps
Build and materials
- Construction: one-piece boot, not a split boot
- Material: neoprene
- Condition: New
In the box
One neoprene boot and two clamps.
Interchange: 1K0423831A · 5Q0423831 · 881613 · 482032B026 · 53534S0XA01 · 53534S0XA02 · 53534S87A01 · 5774038000 · 577403K000 · 4553526030 · K150285 · K90440 · MK90440 · 4553513010 · 1K0423831B
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
1K0423831A, 5Q0423831, 881613, 482032B026, 53534S0XA01, 53534S0XA02, 53534S87A01, 5774038000, 577403K000, 4553526030, K150285, K90440, MK90440, 4553513010, 1K0423831B
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Beck/Arnley 103-2912 bellow kit fit the 2012-2021 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 103-2912 fits the 2012-2021 Volkswagen Passat, and the "Vehicles it fits" section is the place to look up any other car.
What comes with this neoprene rack and pinion bellow kit?
The kit has one neoprene boot and two clamps.
Is the boot in this rack and pinion bellow kit a split boot?
No. Beck/Arnley 103-2912 is a one-piece neoprene boot, not a split boot.
How can I tell a rack and pinion boot needs replacing?
With the engine off, look for tears, cracks or grease around the boot. If steering feels loose or noisy, a shop can inspect the rack itself.
Is 1K0423831A the same part as this bellow kit?
Yes. 1K0423831A is one of the numbers this bellow kit replaces, and it is printed on the Interchange line.
