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'98 V70 vented steering rack bellows

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brunocerous
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'98 V70 vented steering rack bellows

Post by brunocerous »

Hi all,

Recently, I noticed that my right steering rack boot was shredded, so I went to replace it but noticed the damaged boot had a small opening for a vent hose that the new one didn't. (The rack in my '98 V70 was replaced a couple of years ago, but I don't know what brand it is.)

I haven't seen a vented boot option for the V70, so I was wondering if anyone has encountered this issue, and how to protect the hose opening.

Any help would be appreciated.

Bruno
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1998 V70 steering rack boot
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1998 V70 steering rack boot with vent hole
2000 V70, base, MT, 'The Silver Bullet'
1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
1998 V70 T5, AT, project
2004 XC90 AWD (sold)
1999 V70 XC AWD, AT (RIP)
1998 S70 T5, AT (RIP)
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Post by FLXC90 »

Maybe that just allows the bellows to expand and collapse more easily? Installed with the hole at the top where it will allow pressure release but not extrude grease
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Post by brunocerous »

Makes sense, though there's a hose that connects from the steering rack to the boot.

I hadn't considered the possibility that the hose vents out from the boot. I hope that's the case.
2000 V70, base, MT, 'The Silver Bullet'
1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
1998 V70 T5, AT, project
2004 XC90 AWD (sold)
1999 V70 XC AWD, AT (RIP)
1998 S70 T5, AT (RIP)
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