How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on a Lexus ES350?

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 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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Lexus ES350 Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-33050
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Replaced by: 45535-06060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2012 Lexus ES350 | 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE; GSV40L-BETGKA
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Lexus ES350 Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-39035
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2ARFXE, 2GRFE; AVV60L-BEXGBA, GSV60L-BETGKA
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Lexus ES350 Boot Set, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-09430
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- Other Name: Boot Set, Steering R; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Lexus ES350 | 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE; GSV60L-CETGKA
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Lexus ES350 Boot Set, Steering Rack
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- Other Name: Boot Set, Steering R; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Lexus ES350 | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFKS, A25AFKS, A25AFXS; AXZA15L-BEZGBA, AXZH10L-BEXGBA, AXZH11L-BEXGBA, GSZ10L-BEZGBA

Lexus ES350 Rack and Pinion Boot

The Lexus ES350 Rack and Pinion Boot protects the steering rack by keeping out grit and keeping in lubricating fluid. Acting like a flexible rubber bellows, the Rack and Pinion Boot fits over each end of the rack tube and moves with the tie-rod but maintains the cleanliness of the inner joint and the dryness of the hydraulic piston area, which aids the power-assisted rack in converting the rotation of the steering wheel into the turning of the wheel without causing excess friction. On every Lexus ES350 sedan, the first line of defense against contamination is the Rack and Pinion Boot. If the Rack and Pinion Boot tears, abrasive debris can get into the rack housing and start scraping the O-ring seals and allow pressurized fluid to leak, causing heavy steering effort, grinding noises, or wandering on straight roads. Throughout the production life of the Lexus ES350, designers have applied a durable style of rubber rather than offering different styles, with differences coming down to minor upgrades in the materials applied that with age will resist cracking. The timely replacement of a damaged Rack and Pinion Boot will save you from the dangers of losing smooth assist, having to pay for expensive rack assembly failure, and losing the confident road feel drivers have come to expect from a Lexus ES350.

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Lexus ES350 Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Steering Rack Boot
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Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion Boot on a Lexus ES350?
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 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.