Product Description
The TOPRAN Steering rack gaiter (102 802) is an original-equipment-quality steering gear protection boot manufactured by TOPRAN. Positioned on the outer ends of the steering rack assembly housing where the inner tie rods exit, its primary function is to seal the sensitive inner mechanical working joints. It shields the precision-machined steering rack shaft, internal seals, and tie rod axial ball joints from destructive road debris, dust, moisture, and salt spray. By maintaining an airtight and watertight flexible barrier, it retains the vital grease lubricating the steering gear, preventing premature component wear, corrosion, and catastrophic hydraulic fluid leaks in power-assisted setups.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: TOPRAN
- Item Number: 102 802 / 102802
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Steering Gear Dust Cover Boot / Bellows
- Material: Premium thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) / high-flexibility rubber compound engineered for maximum oil, tear, and ozone degradation resistance
- Fitting Position: Front Axle, Left or Right (Symmetrical design fits either side)
- Inner Diameter 1 [mm]: 11.5 (Small tie rod end collar)
- Inner Diameter 2 [mm]: 49.5 (Large steering rack housing collar)
- Length [mm]: 185
Vehicle Compatibility
This protective steering bellow is precision-contoured to fit standard manual and power steering rack designs across classic Volkswagen Group (VAG) passenger cars from the mid-1970s through the early 2000s:
| Car Model | Compatible Steering Systems | Engine Displacements | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) / Jetta II (19E) | Manual & Select Power Steering Configurations (TRW / XTR & ZF steering system styles) |
1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD | 1983 - 1992 |
| VW Golf I (17) / Jetta I (16) / Convertible (155) / Scirocco | Standard Mechanical Shifter/Steering Layouts | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.6 D | 1977 - 1993 |
| VW Golf III (1H1) / Vento (1H2) / Variant | Standard Manual / Power Steering Units | 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 1.9 D / 1.9 TDI | 1991 - 1998 |
| VW Polo II & III (86C, 6N1, 6N2) | Compact manual mechanical rack platforms | 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.4 TDI | 1981 - 2001 |
| SEAT Toledo I (1L) / Ibiza II (6K1) / Cordoba | VAG-derived steering gear assemblies | 1.6 i / 1.8 i / 2.0 i / 1.9 D / 1.9 TDI | 1991 - 1999 |
⚠️ Steering Gear Manufacturer Application Warning: During this production era, Volkswagen factory-equipped vehicles with steering racks sourced from different subcontractors—primarily TRW (XTR) and ZF. These housings feature subtle configuration changes along the mounting lips. Always physically verify your boot length (185mm) and collar dimensions (11.5mm / 49.5mm) against your old part before installation. A torn gaiter is an automatic MOT failure; if replacing this boot, always perform a wheel alignment afterward as the inner tie rod must be unthreaded during assembly.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement steering boot kit directly matches or cross-references with the following factory catalog part codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 171 419 831, 171419831, 171 419 831C, 171419831C, 191 419 831, 191419831