Dorman - OE Solutions Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit P/N:541-549
Keep road grit, debris, and moisture out of your steering gear with the Dorman - OE Solutions Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit 541-550. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the front steering rack on many vehicles, among them the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Use it to replace a torn, cracked, or missing steering bellows boot. If a failed boot is letting dirt and moisture into your rack, this replaces it. The listed applications use two boots; this kit contains one, and replacing both sides together is recommended.
Country of origin: China.
Interchange: TBR5018 · TBR5129 · 15225591 · GS50026 · MS50026
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this bellows kit do?
The bellows boot covers the front rack and pinion, keeping dirt, debris, and moisture from entering the steering rack assembly and helping guard against premature rack failure from contamination.
What comes in the kit?
Each kit includes one bellows boot, a plastic cable tie, and the clamps and mounting hardware needed for installation.
How many do I need for my vehicle?
The listed applications use two boots; this kit contains one, so replacing both sides together is recommended.
What are signs my steering bellows boot needs replacing?
A torn, cracked, split, or missing boot, or grease slung around the rack, can let dirt and moisture reach the steering rack. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It's a specific-fit, direct replacement for the front steering rack on many vehicles, including the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma, 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox and 2002-2004 Toyota Avalon. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.