How to Service the Rack and Pinion Boot on Mercury Mariner?

You should start by removing the outer tie-rod end followed by the tie-rod end jam nut during boot service. Omit both rack and pinion boot clamps as you dispose of the rack and pinion boot. The installation process should be performed in the reverse order of removal steps.

How to Properly Maintain the Rack and Pinion Boot on a Mercury Mariner?

Position the vehicle on a hoist in neutral gear position before starting the rack and pinion boot servicing work. The first step includes removing the outer tie-rod end followed by the tie-rod end jam nut while tightening this jam nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) when reinstalling it. Before proceeding with rack and pinion boot service, the technician should first remove both clamps securing the boot before extracting the boot itself. The service process ends by performing the opposite actions used for removal to install the new boot together with clamps.

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Mercury Mariner Tie Rod Boot Part Number: AL8Z-3K661-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mariner Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 7L8Z-3K661-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Replaces: 1S7Z-3K661-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mariner Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8L8Z-3K661-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Mercury Mariner | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mariner Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8L8Z-3K661-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Mercury Mariner | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Mercury Mariner Rack and Pinion Boot

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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.

Mercury Mariner Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

Tie Rod Boot
8L8Z-3K661-B
Q: How to Service the Rack and Pinion Boot on Mercury Mariner?
A:
You should start by removing the outer tie-rod end followed by the tie-rod end jam nut during boot service. Omit both rack and pinion boot clamps as you dispose of the rack and pinion boot. The installation process should be performed in the reverse order of removal steps.
Tie Rod Boot
7L8Z-3K661-A
Q: How to Properly Maintain the Rack and Pinion Boot on a Mercury Mariner?
A:
Position the vehicle on a hoist in neutral gear position before starting the rack and pinion boot servicing work. The first step includes removing the outer tie-rod end followed by the tie-rod end jam nut while tightening this jam nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) when reinstalling it. Before proceeding with rack and pinion boot service, the technician should first remove both clamps securing the boot before extracting the boot itself. The service process ends by performing the opposite actions used for removal to install the new boot together with clamps.