what is that rubber/plastic dust cover boot thing on the steering shaft in the engine bay?

its after the bolt that connects the interior columb to the steering shaft in the engine bay.

its right between the the mainifold and the brake booster on the steering shaft.

and what happens when its cracked? does it need tio be replaced immediately and how much would that cost?

 

Unless I'm wrong, the boot is a dust cover
Replace it when you can but it's not holding grease or anything so you can get by without it for now

 

ok thanks a bunch. its still there and wrapped around not going anywhere. just has a crack in it now.

i was told if i wana replace it i gota replace it with the whole shaft.

no thanks.
ill have my mechanic take a quick look but no way.

 

Not a big deal. You don't have to replace the shaft but you do have to remove it in order to replace the plastic piece.

JamesC

 

ok thanks james.

i mean i dont know if this is a common thing. i was jsut lowerign the columb inside to get to the starter connectors.

i asked around and didnt get any warnings about that dust cover.

 

Odd, I've lowered my column several times without incident. At any rate, a crack shouldn't be a problem.

JamesC

 

thanks again james. im trying to get the car ready for the road now that winter is over and i was worried i was lookin at an expensive setback.

but my worries are put to rest. this site rules. haha