{"product_id":"dorman-541-540-rack-and-pinion-bellows-kit-left-or-right","title":"Dorman 541-540 Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit - Left or Right","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit 541-540\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 541-540 is a specific-fit rack and pinion bellows kit for select Ford and Mercury vehicles with a one-piece rack housing. It is precision-engineered and tested as a standard replacement for the original steering rack boot, helping protect the rack and pinion assembly from contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific-fit rack and pinion bellows kit for select applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits left or right steering positions depending on vehicle application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber bellows construction with coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBellows length: 203 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hole attachment type at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for vehicles with a one-piece rack housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-reference: MOOG Chassis Products K8439\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSteering Rack Boot Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rack and pinion bellows kit 541-540 is used to replace a damaged or worn steering rack boot on compatible Ford Tempo, Ford Escort, Mercury Topaz, and Mercury Lynx applications. The bellows help seal the steering rack area from road debris, moisture, and grime while maintaining the correct fit on the rack housing. For shoppers searching for a Ford Tempo rack and pinion bellows kit or Mercury Topaz steering rack boot replacement, this part number 541-540 matches the listed OE-style applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1994 Ford Tempo, left, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1989-1992 Ford Tempo, left, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987 Ford Tempo, left, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1992-1994 Mercury Topaz, left, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990 Mercury Topaz, left, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988 Mercury Topaz, left, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1993 Ford Tempo, right, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988 Ford Tempo, right, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1991 Mercury Topaz, right, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1989 Mercury Topaz, right, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987 Mercury Topaz, right, w\/1 Piece Rack Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990 Ford Escort, left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987 Ford Escort, left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1988-1989 Ford Escort, right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987 Mercury Lynx, right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify steering position, rack housing style, and end diameters before installation. This bellows kit uses mounting-hole attachment points and includes clamps; mounting hardware is not included. Confirm the vehicle’s original boot dimensions and steering layout before replacing the rack and pinion bellows on Ford Tempo, Ford Escort, Mercury Topaz, or Mercury Lynx models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman engineers this replacement part for specific vehicle applications and subjects it to testing to support reliable fit and function. The part is built as a standard replacement for the original steering bellows assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768381075637,"sku":"BKKY-541-540","price":26.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_541540_Fro.jpg?v=1783315807","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-541-540-rack-and-pinion-bellows-kit-left-or-right","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}