How to replace a steering gear boot on Lexus ES300?

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 rack and pinion boot clamps. This can be done by removing the outer clamp from the rack and pinion boot with a pair of pliers; the inner clamp must be cut or pried off and slide off the boot. Before installing the new 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 steering gear 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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Lexus ES300 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-33020
$36.86 MSRP: $49.05
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-06030
$21.40 MSRP: $27.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaces: 45535-33030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-33030
$21.57 MSRP: $27.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Replaced by: 45535-06030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-06020
$18.58 MSRP: $23.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaced by: 45535-07010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-33010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-06010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-06010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Replaced by: 45535-33010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK

Lexus ES300 Rack and Pinion Boot

Lexus ES300 Rack and Pinion Boot protects the steering rack and seals each end of the steering rack against grime and moisture to keep the power-assisted steering precise and light. In every Lexus ES300, this flexible rubber bellows slips over the rack tube and tie rod junctions, and like a sleeve, the Rack and Pinion Boot follows every steering input while keeping out road debris and trapping lubricant. Without a good Rack and Pinion Boot, pressurized fluid can leak out, dirt can enter the internal piston and gears, and the driver can experience stiff turning, leaks, or a loose on-center feel. Early manual systems in compact cars evolved into hydraulic power racks applied on the Lexus ES300, but the Rack and Pinion Boot has always served the same purpose, just with different lengths or clamp styles for different model years. Whether held with simple bands on 1990s sedans or updated pinch-type fasteners on later generations, each Rack and Pinion Boot is responsible for staying intact to prevent premature wear to the inner tie rods, piston seals, and the costly rack assembly in a Lexus ES300.

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Lexus ES300 Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Boot, Steering Rack
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Q: How to replace a steering gear boot on Lexus ES300?
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 rack and pinion boot clamps. This can be done by removing the outer clamp from the rack and pinion boot with a pair of pliers; the inner clamp must be cut or pried off and slide off the boot. Before installing the new 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 steering gear 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.