Mevotech GK80156 Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit - Front or Front Left

Rack and Pinion Bellows Kit for Mazda and Ford Applications

Mevotech GK80156 is a rack and pinion bellows kit built for steering systems that need a direct replacement bellows, clamps, and mounting hardware. It uses nitrile bellows material with a black finish and is sized for front-position applications on a wide range of Mazda, Ford, Mercury, and Geo vehicles.

Compatible With long-tail searches such as Mazda Miata front rack and pinion bellows kit, Mazda Protege steering rack boot replacement, and Ford Escort front steering bellows kit. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MK80156 for the same application.

• Nitrile bellows material for steering rack protection
• Black bellows finish
• Clamps included
• Mounting hardware included
• Length: 168.148
• Bellows end 1 inside diameter: 0.36
• Bellows end 2 inside diameter: 1.415
• Mevotech GK80156 fitment coverage spans front and front left steering applications

Detailed Product Overview

Mevotech GK80156 is a rack and pinion bellows kit used to replace a worn or damaged steering rack boot and restore the protective seal around the rack assembly. The nitrile construction helps form a flexible barrier around the steering gear, while the included clamps and mounting hardware support a complete service replacement. This kit is listed for front-position applications on 1984-2003 Mazda 626, Mazda 323, Mazda MX-6, Mazda RX-7, Mazda MX-3, Mazda Protege, Mazda Miata, Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mercury Capri, and Geo Metro models, with front left coverage on select Mazda RX-7 applications.

For shoppers searching GK80156, Mevotech GK80156, or a rack and pinion bellows kit for Mazda Miata and Mazda Protege steering repair, this part provides a direct-fit service option for the listed vehicles.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Torn or cracked steering rack bellows
• Contamination entering the rack and pinion assembly
• Loss of protection around the inner tie rod area
• Damaged or missing bellows clamps
• Worn steering boot causing exposed rack components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and steering position before installation. Match the bellows end diameters and overall length to the original part, and inspect the rack, inner tie rods, and adjacent seals for wear before fitting the new bellows. Proper clamp placement is important to maintain a secure seal on the steering rack.

Fits 1999-2003 Mazda Miata, front; Fits 1992-1997 Mazda Miata, front; Fits 1990 Mazda Miata, front; Fits 1996-1999 Mazda Protege, front; Fits 1990-1994 Mazda Protege, front; Fits 1995-1997 Geo Metro, front; Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, front; Fits 1992-1996 Mazda MX-3, front; Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, front; Fits 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, front; Fits 1986-1995 Mazda 323, front; Fits 1993-1995 Mazda RX-7, front left; Fits 1986-1991 Mazda RX-7, front left; Fits 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, front; Fits 1988-1992 Mazda MX-6, front; Fits 1984-1991 Mazda 626, front.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies steering and suspension service parts with application-specific fitment coverage and OE-style replacement focus. GK80156 is built to match the listed vehicle applications and steering positions for a proper rack and pinion bellows service replacement.