Replacing the rubber protective covers of the steering gear housing (Skoda Felicia)

1. Remove the appropriate tie rod end (see section Removal and installation outer tie rod ends).

2. Mark the installation position of the protective boot on the steering gear housing and tie rod, then release the fastening bandages and remove the boot from the housing and tie rod.

3. Thoroughly clean the steering rod and rack housing. If necessary, use fine-grained sandpaper to remove traces of corrosion, burrs and smooth out sharp edges that could damage the sealing lips of the new boots. After scraping out the remaining grease from the old boot, pack it into the steering rod end (an essential condition is the absence of dirt in the lubricant, i.e. the old cover should not be damaged - if you are not sure about the condition of the lubricant, use a fresh one such as Milykote Longterm 2/78).

4. Carefully pull the new boot over the steering rod and rack housing. Make sure that the boot is not twisted, then align its outer edges with the marks made during dismantling. Secure the boot with bandages.

5. The procedure for installing the steering rod ends is described in Section Removal and installation outer tie rod ends.