PAS rack gaiter

[SootySport 23]

I’m trying to change the small gaiter on the offside of the rack. Thought the old old one would just pull off But it appears to be bonded to the rack body so how does it come off?

[welshpug 1,682]

get a thin screw behind it, they have a steel ring bonded into them.

[SootySport 23]

9 minutes ago, welshpug said:

get a thin screw behind it, they have a steel ring bonded into them.

Do you mean, drive in a thin screw between the rubber lip and the rack body at 90deg? To push the gaiter away from the rack body.

[Tom Fenton 1,569]

Look at the new one you are going to fit and all will become clear.

[SootySport 23]

New one By Shaftec has no metal ring , just soft rubber.

 

[Tom Fenton 1,569]

Don’t buy inferior bits is all I can say to that then! The proper replacement has the steel ring moulded in that is a tap fit onto the end of the collar on the inner joint. 

[Ozymandis 97]

Tap it off with a drift and gently tap the new one the same. Bin the s*ittec,if You cant find a genuine one, sasic are the same as original.

[Tom Fenton 1,569]

I’ve used First Line before, also fit correctly.

[SootySport 23]

I thought Shaftec were OE suppliers, guess I’ll have to look for the right part now. Thanks all for explaining it all to me.

[Ozymandis 97]

I like Firstline gear, their 205 hand brake cables are original Dura ones and their wheel bearings are always top brands. I was dubious about some Iljin 1.9 size ones but they have lasted well on partner vans. The only rubbish I ever got from them was Volvo wishbone bushes, sourced from Wrigleys again.

Shaftec are oe to Enid Blyton.