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Ground connection and tie rod boot leak?

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My son was under my car and noticed the grounding strap is only connected to the frame, the other end is hanging. Where should it be connected? That bolt on the alternator ?

Is that grease coming from the tie rod cover, or are they dry inside?
Couldn't find anything above leaking. Coil spring Pipe Auto part Suspension part Tire


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You need to get your vehicle to your dealer. Loose grounds, especially, can cause a lot of grief.
 
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My son was under my car and noticed the grounding strap is only connected to the frame, the other end is hanging. Where should it be connected? That bolt on the alternator ?

Is that grease coming from the tie rod cover, or are they dry inside?
Couldn't find anything above leaking. View attachment 55491

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Ya, that's the rack and pinion gear set and it wet, hence the boot. Clamp is loose.

Here's my passenger side. Nothing above there so I know it's a loose leaky boot. It's a $680 part to fix a slightly loose clamp. Viva la Factory Warranty! :w00t:

Interestingly, my drivers side appears to have black silicone as a sealer underneath the boot/clamp...it does not leak.
 

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Just FYI: the dust boot on the steering rack isn't wet because of a loose clamp--there shouldn't be any fluid in there. It's just a dust boot. If there's fluid in the bellow/boot, it's because the rack seal is leaking and allowing fluid to drip into the boot. That basically means it's time to replace the rack.
 
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thx for catching that, had half shafts on my brain.....ya, the rack end seals are leaking, error prone late night for me, more evidence to step away from the keyboard late nite :thumbsup:
 
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