Hello ... I have a tech question ... I have a 1999 Silverado ("New Style) LT with the 5.3 engine. The steering rack has been replaced twice with rebuilts due to leaking. The current one is leaking, but honestly not much. I can't even remember the last time I added fluid to the system, and it has never gone low. Maybe every 8 months to a year ot needs a SMALL amount. But it IS leaking on both ends just slightly into the boot.

Should it actually be totally sealed? Or should I replace the boots (one is bad) and be done with it? I have to have the oil pan gasket changed and that requires getting the rack out fo the way, so if I do change it, it would be a good time to do it.

If changing ... are there good recommendations for replacements? RackDoctor has good recommendations at times; a1Auto has new ones, and Carsteering.com also has new units.

It shouldn't leak at all, but if the amount of fluid you're putting in isn't too much, then you could certainly leave it be.