How to replace a steering gear boot on Kia Sorento?

Release the lugnuts, lift the car, and place jackstands before this, but go ahead and take off the wheel. Next, pull out the tie-rod end and unscrew the jam nut, set these aside for now. Then, unbolt the rack and pinion boot clamps and detach the boot to end up removal of the outer clamp, and cut or pry out the inner clamp. When preparing to fit the new boot one must cover the threads and the serrated section at the end of the steering rod/ram with a piece of tape to avoid damaging the small end of the new boot. Insert the new boot into the required position on the rack and pinion and make it stay in the groove of the steering rod and having installed new clamps. After the removal of the tape, fit the tie rod end on the appropriate place. Lastly replace the wheel and tighten the lug nuts and lower the vehicle, to the required torque tightness, and set an alignment check from the dealer service department or an alignment store.

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- Other Name: Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Kia Sorento | 2.4L - Theta 2, 3.5L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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- Other Name: Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Kia Sorento | 2.4L - Theta 2, 3.3L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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- Other Name: Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2015-2020 Kia Sorento | 2.0L - R, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2, 3.3L - Lambda 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P, Wagon - 5Door 7P
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- Other Name: Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- Other Name: Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2003-2006 Kia Sorento | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.5L | 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sorento Rack and Pinion Boot

The Kia Sorento Rack and Pinion Boot protects the steering rack from the grit in the road and seals in lubricant to ensure the wheels respond smoothly and precisely. Covering each end of the rack tube, the Rack and Pinion Boot prevents dirt from getting between the tie-rod joints and avoids any fluid leaks that would cause stiff steering. Earlier generations of Sorento were powered by a manual steering rack, while later Kia SUVs were fitted with hydraulic power assistance, but essentially, in both cases, the Rack and Pinion Boot is the first line of defense against contamination. The flexible rubber construction of the boot allows the rack to move laterally with each rotation of the wheel, and a tight accordion structure ensures that it always seals as the pressurized piston within a power unit shifts from side to side. If the Rack and Pinion Boot tears, abrasive debris can destroy internal seals, starve the gears of lubricant, and eventually force a complete rack replacement, turning a small rubber failure into a costly repair. Drivers of Kia Sorento models should check the boot from time to time to ensure there are no cracks or leaks, since replacing a worn Kia Sorento Rack and Pinion Boot is a lot less expensive than replacing the entire steering assembly.

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Q: How to replace a steering gear boot on Kia Sorento?
A:
Release the lugnuts, lift the car, and place jackstands before this, but go ahead and take off the wheel. Next, pull out the tie-rod end and unscrew the jam nut, set these aside for now. Then, unbolt the rack and pinion boot clamps and detach the boot to end up removal of the outer clamp, and cut or pry out the inner clamp. When preparing to fit the new boot one must cover the threads and the serrated section at the end of the steering rod/ram with a piece of tape to avoid damaging the small end of the new boot. Insert the new boot into the required position on the rack and pinion and make it stay in the groove of the steering rod and having installed new clamps. After the removal of the tape, fit the Tie Rod End on the appropriate place. Lastly replace the wheel and tighten the lug nuts and lower the vehicle, to the required torque tightness, and set an alignment check from the dealer service department or an alignment store.