Product Description
The JP GROUP Steering rack boot (1113600400) is an original-equipment-quality bellows trim component manufactured by JP GROUP. Positioned on both the left and right sides of the front steering gear assembly, its primary operational function is to form a hermetic, flexible seal around the steering rack's inner axial joints and precision-machined shaft. By expanding and contracting in tandem with steering inputs, this durable rubber bellows prevents abrasive road grit, mud, salt spray, and moisture from contaminating the internal mechanical gear teeth and sensitive hydraulic fluid seals. Over tens of thousands of miles, continuous exposure to harsh engine-bay heat cycles, ozone aging, and physical stretching will cause the rubber pleats to crack, dry-rot, or tear. A compromised boot allows environmental contaminants to bypass the barrier, quickly scoring the internal hydraulic seals, causing power steering fluid leaks, accelerating tie-rod inner joint wear, and leading to expensive total steering rack replacement.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: JP GROUP
- Item Number: 1113600400 (AUTODOC ID: 8172270)
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Steering Gear Dust Cover / Axial Joint Bellows Boot
- Fitting Position: Front Axle, Left or Right Side (Interchangeable across the steering gear)
- Material: High-grade, oil-and-ozone-resistant elastomeric rubber composite
- Design Configuration: Accordion-style flexible bellows structure
- Kit Components Included: Comprises 1x rubber steering gear boot; note that application-specific metal tensioning clips or heavy-duty locking zip ties must be sourced separately to secure the tight diameter ends during assembly.
Vehicle Compatibility
This universal-fit VAG-pattern steering bellows geometry is precision-molded to seal the manual and early power steering gear assemblies of high-volume, front-wheel-drive (FWD) European hatchbacks, saloons, and compact commercial vans spanning the mid-1970s through the early 2000s:
| Car Model / Platform | Compatible Steering Gears & Trims | Engine Displacement Profiles | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf Mk2 (19E, 1G1) / Jetta Mk2 (19E, 1G2) | Manual and non-servo assisted factory steering linkages | 1043 - 1781 cc (Petrol & Diesel lines) |
1983 - 1992 |
| VW Golf Mk1 (17) / Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (155) | Standard manual steering racks and Karmann models | 1093 - 1781 cc | 1974 - 1993 |
| VW Polo Mk2 & Mk3 (86C, 6N1, 6N2) / Derby | Classic manual steering configurations across all hatchback lines | 895 - 1598 cc | 1981 - 2001 |
| Seat Ibiza Mk2 (6K1) / Cordoba (6K2) / Inca Van (6K9) | Early manual-rack superminis and light commercial variants | 999 - 1984 cc | 1993 - 2003 |
| VW Caddy Mk1 Pick-up (14) / Scirocco Mk1 & Mk2 | Rod-linked chassis components and sports coupé trims | 1457 - 1781 cc | 1974 - 1992 |
⚠️ Securing Fasteners & Wheel Tracking Warning: When replacing a steering rack boot, **never reuse old, rusted twist-clips or loose tie wraps to clamp down the bellows ends**. If the securing clamps are not completely air-tight, moisture will slip past the lip, causing hidden internal rust along the steering shaft that will slice through your power steering seals within a few weeks. Always use dedicated CV-boot or steering-rack pliers to tighten new metal ear-clamps securely. Furthermore, because replacing this boot requires spinning the outer tie-rod end off its threads, your front suspension tracking geometry will be altered; a precise **four-wheel laser tracking alignment** must be carried out immediately after reassembly to prevent rapid, uneven tyre wear.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This high-durability replacement steering gear bellows corresponds directly with, or acts as a factory-correct swap for, the following original automotive catalogue listings and premium cross-references:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 171419831C, 171 419 831 C, 171419831, 171 419 831
- FEBI BILSTEIN (Interchange Reference): 01180, 1180
- MEYLE (Interchange Reference): 100 419 0003, 1004190003
- TOPRAN (Interchange Reference): 102 939, 102939
- LEMFÖRDER (Interchange Reference): 30123 01, 3012301
- VAICO (Interchange Reference): V10-6003