Overview
The Crown Automotive 8132676K is a lower steering shaft boot kit that includes the boot, clips and bearings. Crown Automotive describes itself as a manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for Jeep vehicles.
No vehicle, year or chassis code is given for this kit, so application is not confirmed.
Key features
- Complete kit: boot, clips and bearings
- Designed as a lower steering shaft boot kit
- Model number 8132676K
- Made by Crown Automotive, a replacement parts manufacturer and distributor
Replacing a steering shaft boot
The boot on a lower steering shaft keeps dirt, water and road grit away from the joint and bearings. Once the boot splits or the clips loosen, contamination reaches the bearing surfaces and the joint begins to bind or wear. A boot is inexpensive to replace compared with a steering shaft, so it is worth checking during any front end or steering work.
When replacing a boot, remove the old clips completely and clean the shaft and housing before fitting the new parts. Pack the joint with an appropriate grease for the steering shaft, and seat the boot so it is not stretched or twisted. Check the bearings for play and roughness before reassembling, since a new boot cannot correct a worn bearing.
- Replace the clips along with the boot
- Check the bearings for play
- Keep grease off the boot’s sealing edge
- Inspect the boot for cracks at each service
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Model number | 8132676K |
| UPC | 848399078114 |
| Kit contents | Boot, clips, bearings |
| Type | Lower steering shaft boot kit |
Vehicle fitment
This boot kit is for the lower steering shaft, so check its fit against your steering shaft’s year, model and trim.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
What’s included
The kit includes the boot, clips and bearings. No other hardware is named.
