Rack & Pinion - torn boot and fluid leak

[reg_lus]

I have a 1992 honda SI and my rack and pinion boot from the passenger have torn so it's leaking. I was wondering if it's possible to replace the boot on my own. And will it effect with my alignment?
Here's a picture from top and below. If you think you can give me a solution to this please help! Thanks!

bottom shot

top shot

bottom side shot

 

[RonJ]

The boot is torn, but that has nothing to do with the fluid leak. The leak is caused by a bad end seal in the rack. The fix is to replace the rack. I bought a rebuilt rack for under $300 from O'Reilly's.

 

[reg_lus]

The boot is torn, but that has nothing to do with the fluid leak. The leak is caused by a bad end seal in the rack. The fix is to replace the rack. I bought a rebuilt rack for under $300 from O'Reilly's.

so is the car able to run while the boot is torn?

 

[RonJ]

so is the car able to run while the boot is torn?

Any steering problems right now? Over time the leaks will worsen, which may affect steering.

 

[HondaBlood]

Yes you can still drive your ride. But RonJ is right and you should replace it.

 

[reg_lus]

Any steering problems right now? Over time the leaks will worsen, which may affect steering.

no steering problem but the leak is just bother me. well, my alignment is slightly off due to car coilover lowering all the way down. that's basically it. Thank you for you help though! I appreciate it.

 

[jonesEK]

I have the same problem... (dont mean to thread jack) ripped boot.. there is alittle fluid comming out... there is suppose to be no fluid at all correct?


im going to replace the boot.. I have the tierod end off and bought the boot from Pep boys for about 25 bucks... It comes with zip ties FTL... I saw the replacement graph for the one at the dealer and its about 25 for the boot and 20 for the metal tie and like 5 for the other tie.....

EDIT:
$1
$13
$11

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=CIVIC&catcgry2=1997&catcgry3=2DR+EX&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=P.S.+GEAR+BOX

if so you will #11, #3, and #8.

taken from an old thread on CC
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=165570

 

[Jersey8]

keep in mind that you may need a special tool to tighten those metal ties