How do you replace the steering gear boot on Lexus RX330?

These can be easily loosened and are required to be tightened as soon as the wheel is off the ground to minimize the chances of loosing them again, then follow the procedures of jacking up the vehicle and placing jackstands securely to support the vehicle after which the wheel can then be removed completely. Third, capture the tie-rod end and its jam nut. Next, the rack and pinion boot clamps have to be removed although the outer clamp can be removed using pliers, the inner clamp requires to be cut off or prying and this enables the boot to be slipped off. When fitting the boot, it is advisable to wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with some tape particularly when fitting the small end of the new boot. Place the new boot into the required position over the rack and pinion and fit it into a groove of the steering rod then fit new clamps. Upon removing the above-mentioned tape you have to fix the tie-rod end. Lastly, cinch the wheel and lug nuts, adjust the vehicle and fasten the lug nuts putting adequate torque.

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Lexus RX330 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-08010
$21.27 MSRP: $27.42
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaces: 45535-0E010, 45535-48020, 45535-48030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE, 3MZFE; GSU30L-AWAGKA, 3MZFE; MCU33L-AWAGKA, 3MZFE; MCU33L-CWAGKA, GSU30L-CWAGKA, GSU35L-AWAGKA, GSU35L-CWAGKA, MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA
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Lexus RX330 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-0E010
$21.44 MSRP: $27.42
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaced by: 45535-08010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE, 3MZFE; GSU30L-AWAGKA, GSU30L-CWAGKA, GSU35L-AWAGKA, GSU35L-CWAGKA, MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA
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Lexus RX330 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-48020
$21.44 MSRP: $27.42
You Save: $5.98 (22%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Replaced by: 45535-08010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE, 3MZFE; GSU30L-AWAGKA, GSU35L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA
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Lexus RX330 Boot, Steering Rack
Part Number: 45535-48030
$21.44 MSRP: $27.42
You Save: $5.98 (22%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Replaced by: 45535-08010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA

Lexus RX330 Rack and Pinion Boot

Lexus RX330 Rack and Pinion Boot provides a flexible shield to seal each end of the steering rack, keeping grit and moisture away from the power steering for smooth and precise steering. Inside every Lexus steering setup, there is the Rack and Pinion Boot made of durable rubber that envelopes the rack gear where it meets the inner tie rods, blocking debris that could grind against seals, drain hydraulic fluid, and make the wheel feel stiff or noisy. By keeping lubricant around the piston and gears, the Rack and Pinion Boot also aids in the hydraulic assist system, providing light steering effort during every turn. Early RX330 models and the later updates of the RX330 share in common the same style of bellows, so there is not any competing design to compare. However, since cracks or tears in any Rack and Pinion Boot quickly invite contaminants that accelerate wear on gears and O-rings, current drivers of the Lexus are urged to check the condition of the boot. When a driver sees play at center or fluid leaking at the rack tube ends, replacement of the Lexus Rack and Pinion Boot is a simple line of defense before costly replacement of the steering assembly on an RX330.

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Lexus RX330 Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Boot, Steering Rack
45535-0E010
Q: How do you replace the steering gear boot on Lexus RX330?
A:
These can be easily loosened and are required to be tightened as soon as the wheel is off the ground to minimize the chances of loosing them again, then follow the procedures of jacking up the vehicle and placing jackstands securely to support the vehicle after which the wheel can then be removed completely. Third, capture the tie-rod end and its jam nut. Next, the rack and pinion boot clamps have to be removed although the outer clamp can be removed using pliers, the inner clamp requires to be cut off or prying and this enables the boot to be slipped off. When fitting the boot, it is advisable to wrap the threads and serrations on the end of the steering rod with some tape particularly when fitting the small end of the new boot. Place the new boot into the required position over the rack and pinion and fit it into a groove of the steering rod then fit new clamps. Upon removing the above-mentioned tape you have to fix the tie-rod end. Lastly, cinch the wheel and lug nuts, adjust the vehicle and fasten the lug nuts putting adequate torque.