• House the rack and pinion systems
• Help keep power steering fluid from leaking out
• Replace if worn, cracked, or loose

Your Nissan's Rack And Pinion Bellows are accordion-hinged cylindrical components that protect the steering system's rack and pinion components. The rack and pinion system takes the circular motion from your steering wheel and converts it into a side to side motion that turns the wheels.

The rack and pinion systems sit inside the Rack And Pinion Bellows to keep dirt and debris out of the rack and pinion parts that can affect control of the steering system or cause steering parts to break. At the same time, the Rack And Pinion Bellows help prevent power steering fluid leaks from the rack and pinion system.

Eventually, Rack And Pinion Bellows may wear out, lose their seal, or crack. If your vehicle's Rack And Pinion Bellows are worn, your vehicle may leak power steering fluid, making it difficult to turn the steering wheel. If dirt and debris have entered the rack and pinion systems, your steering may feel loose, your steering wheel might not return to its center position as easily, your Nissan can drift to one side or the other, or the steering can feel unstable when driving at highway speeds.

If you need to replace your Rack And Pinion Bellows, Nissan Parts has the genuine OEM replacement parts you need. Receive our 12,000-mile or 12-month warranty (whichever comes first).

This Rack And Pinion Bellows, 482030W025, is designed to fit your Nissan Pathfinder 1996-2004. See the What This Fits tab for more fitment information.

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