Steering arm gaiter

[MintyR4]

Hi. I have to replace the steering rack bellows on Florrie my little R4. In doing so I think I need to split the ball joint on the steering arm. Where would I get replacement gaiters as I'm sure i'll wreck them. Thanks

 

[puddlefluff]

you can still get them new from Renault for about £25---ouch!!!

 

[puddlefluff]

6 euros from franzose, better!

 

[Azazello]

2,50 from a generic shop. I think they're pretty standard...

 

[billythefish]

Pretty simple to fit.

 

[MintyR4]

Thanks lads, I'll give it a go. Let the mayhem commence
:eek:

 

[Geoff in the Gully]

... In doing so I think I need to split the ball joint on the steering arm.

It's easier to undo the pin at the other end of the tie arm - near the steering rack. Splitting the ball joint can be a bit difficult sometimes.

 

[Oldfogey]

I fitted a gaiter recently to my car. Having found the track rod end to be siezed in after splitting the ball joint I used a different method.

Cover the tre with a small plastic bag and liberally cover with grease. Also lubricate the inside of the new boot.

Slide the new boot on and I used a spoon as a spreader to ease the small end of the boot over the threaded part of the tre.

Not the approved way, but the boot did not split and passed the mot ok.

Nick