SubaruBaja03

Sooberoo - The tie rod ends are about 60k, had them replaced a few years ago but I think that I am going to call another dealership and just ask about replacing the rack & pinion boot and see what they say. I do have a friend that has a shop so I will hit him up as well as he knows someone that used to work on Ru's at a dealership here in town. Thank you everyone for the info, much appreciated.

Hey Desert thank you. Not sure how long the tear has been there. But can the boot be replaced or does the whole rack need to be? I know a good deal about cars and their parts but never heard that a boot could not be replaced. I do understand that if dirt, road grime etc has gotten into that mechanism that I should replace it but never thought of doing it myself. Thank you for the link I will check it out.

Need some help please. Did an oil change and had the dealership that I go to do a once over and let me know if they see anything or if I was good to go. They mentioned the CV boots, having front wheel drive cars most of my life this is understandable but then they mentioned the rack and pinion boot?!?! Never heard of and I was advised that this boot CANNOT be replaced that I need to replace the entire rack and pinion system to the cost of 1100.00. I need to know if the boot can be replaced or if in fact I need a whole new rack. I just turned 240,000 miles and 3 years ago did an engine reseal, pin hole oil leaks. Any insight would be greatly appreciated as I am looking to get a new forester but I really want to keep the Baja for its functionality. Thank you in advance Matt