How to replace a steering gear boot on Mercury Mariner?

Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Remove the outer rack and pinion boot clamp with a pair of pliers. Cut off the inner boot clamp with a pair of diagonal cutters. Slide off the boot. Before installing the new Rack and Pinion Boot, wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with a layer of tape so the small end of the new boot isn't damaged. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove in the steering rod and install new clamps. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.

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Mercury Mariner Boot
Part Number: AL8Z-3K661-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Boot
Part Number: 7L8Z-3K661-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 1S7Z-3K661-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Boot
Part Number: 1S7Z-3K661-AA
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: RH or LH steering gear boot
- Position: Passenger Side And Driver Side
- Replaced by: 7L8Z-3K661-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Boot
Part Number: 8L8Z-3K661-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Mercury Mariner Rack and Pinion Boot

The Rack and Pinion Boot is a vital feature of Mercury Mariner car models that help to protect the steering rack to various forms of intrusion by things such as dirt. This rubber part serves as caps at the two ends of the rack to avoid contaminants getting into the interior part of the rack. The Rack and Pinion Boot is a component of the rack and pinion system; if it Crack or damage it acts as an additional hazard to the rack and pinion system and can fail. While the overview does not specify different types or styles of Rack and Pinion Boot used in various Mariner models, the primary function remains consistent across the board: for providing support to the connectors and to protect the integrity of the steering system. As the Rack and Pinion Boot is essential for the vehicle's steering performance it is also importance for the durability of withstanding potential issues.

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Q: How to replace a steering gear boot on Mercury Mariner?
A: Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Remove the tie-rod end and jam nut. Remove the outer rack and pinion boot clamp with a pair of pliers. Cut off the inner boot clamp with a pair of diagonal cutters. Slide off the boot. Before installing the new Rack and Pinion Boot, wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with a layer of tape so the small end of the new boot isn't damaged. Slide the new boot into position on the rack and pinion until it seats in the groove in the steering rod and install new clamps. Remove the tape and install the tie-rod end. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.