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

You should start the rack and pinion boot service on a vehicle situated on a hoist in neutral gear position. The first step should start with the removal of the outer tie-rod end followed by removal of the tie-rod end jam nut. Install the jam nut at 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque rating. The service procedure begins with removing both clamps from the rack and pinion boot together with the boot itself. The service completion requires you to perform the steps in exact reverse order of removal.

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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 6E5Z-3332-A
$37.68 MSRP: $52.13
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit.; Boot
- Replaces: 6E5Z-3K661-AA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Milan | 2006-2009 | Base, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 8G1Z-3K661-A
$35.42 MSRP: $50.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Sable | 2008-2009 | Base, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 3W1Z-3K661-AA
$35.42 MSRP: $50.67
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- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Manufacturer Note: RH or LH steering gear boot
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 2003-2011 | GS, GSL, Limited Edition, LS, LSE, Ultimate Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Marauder | 2003-2004 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: AL8Z-3K661-A
$83.46 MSRP: $128.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2009-2011 | 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 Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 6L2Z-3K661-A
$135.00 MSRP: $208.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit.
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 2006-2010 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 5L2Z-3K661-AA
$95.41 MSRP: $131.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Replaces: 1L2Z-3K661-AA
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 2002-2005 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: F78Z-3K661-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
- Manufacturer Note: RH or LH steering gear boot
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Monterey | 2004-2007 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Mercury 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
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2005-2007 | 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 Boot Kit Part Number: 6E5Z-3332-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Boot; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Milan | 2006-2009 | Base, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Tie Rod Boot Part Number: 5F9Z-3K661-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot; Rack and Pinion Bellows; Power Steering Cylinder Boot Kit; Rack and Pinion Boot
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Montego | 2005-2007 | Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury 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
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2008-2009 | 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 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
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mariner | 2008 | 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

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Mercury Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to Service the Rack and Pinion Boot on Mercury Mariner?
A:
You should start the rack and pinion boot service on a vehicle situated on a hoist in neutral gear position. The first step should start with the removal of the outer tie-rod end followed by removal of the tie-rod end jam nut. Install the jam nut at 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque rating. The service procedure begins with removing both clamps from the rack and pinion boot together with the boot itself. The service completion requires you to perform the steps in exact reverse order of removal.