How to properly replace a Rack and Pinion Boot and reattach the tie-rod end on Volkswagen Passat?

Tighten the wheel bolts and elevate the front of the car in good position on jackstands and then loosen the wheel bolts and secure the car on jackstands. Take off the tie-rod end of the tie-rod. Take out and destroy, by prying open or cutting off, the steering gear boot clamps, which can be pried by prying at the crimped part, or cut by cutting pliers. Removal of the boot and a new clamp of the inner end of the boot. Place the boot in its place, with both end so that they fit into their grooves, and make sure that the boot is not twisted before joining the inner clamp with clamp crimping pliers. Install the outer clamp and loosely tighten it and reinstall the tie-rod end. Lastly, check and adjust the front end alignment where required.

Genuine Volkswagen Passat Rack and Pinion Boot

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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 357-422-831-B
$30.00 MSRP: $50.00
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- Other Name: Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS, GLX, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 1K0-423-831-B
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2022, 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, GT, Komfort, Limited Edition, Lux, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 8D0-419-831-J
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- Other Name: Cup; Boot
- Position: Right
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Volkswagen Passat | GLS | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Seal Part Number: 1K0-423-187
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- Other Name: Washer; Dust Shield, Seal
- Replaces: 1K1-423-187
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2022, 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, GT, Komfort, Limited Edition, Lux, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 4D0-419-831-E
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- Other Name: Cup; Tie Rod Boot
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 1H0-422-831-B
$64.78 MSRP: $90.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat | GLS, GLX, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 357-419-523-C
$70.69 MSRP: $99.00
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS, GLX, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Boot Part Number: 191-419-831
$23.75 MSRP: $38.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1992 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Volkswagen Passat Rack and Pinion Boot Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to properly replace a Rack and Pinion Boot and reattach the tie-rod end on Volkswagen Passat?
A:
Tighten the wheel bolts and elevate the front of the car in good position on jackstands and then loosen the wheel bolts and secure the car on jackstands. Take off the tie-rod end of the tie-rod. Take out and destroy, by prying open or cutting off, the steering gear boot clamps, which can be pried by prying at the crimped part, or cut by cutting pliers. Removal of the boot and a new clamp of the inner end of the boot. Place the boot in its place, with both end so that they fit into their grooves, and make sure that the boot is not twisted before joining the inner clamp with clamp crimping pliers. Install the outer clamp and loosely tighten it and reinstall the tie-rod end. Lastly, check and adjust the front end alignment where required.