Parts for your 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero-Rack boots

1993 Mitsubishi Pajero rack boots — are they used?

For the 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero (V20 series), rack boots are not used. Technical references including the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero V20 Workshop Manual (Group 37A: Steering) and aftermarket manuals such as Haynes and Gregory’s detail that this model runs a power-assisted recirculating-ball steering box, not a rack-and-pinion assembly. Because there’s no steering rack, there are no rack boots or rack gaiters to service on this vehicle.

Instead of a rack, the Pajero uses a steering gearbox with a pitman arm driving a centre/drag link, an idler arm on the passenger side, and tie-rod ends out to the hubs. These components rely on smaller dust boots and seals at each joint rather than the large concertina-style bellows seen on rack-and-pinion systems. It’s a common setup on body-on-frame 4x4s of this era, chosen for durability, clearance, and robustness off-road.

What should be checked during servicing? Focus on the parts that do have protective boots or seals:

• Tie-rod end dust boots and drag link end boots — look for splits, perishing, or grease leakage.
• Idler arm and its bush/bearing — check for play and cracked dust seals.
• Pitman arm and steering box output seal — watch for movement or power-steering fluid seepage.
• Power-steering hoses and pump — check for weeps under load and full lock.
• Front CV boots (often mistaken for “rack boots”) — inspect both inner and outer bellows for tears.

If any steering dust boot is torn, grit will enter and shorten joint life. On most Pajeros of this vintage, the fix is to replace the affected joint (many are non-serviceable sealed units). After any steering work, a wheel alignment is recommended to keep tyre wear tidy and steering feel consistent.

If a parts listing shows “rack boots” for a 1993 Pajero, it’s usually a catalogue mix-up or a generic listing. The correct items to search are tie-rod ends, drag link ends, idler arm assembly/bush, pitman arm, and steering box seals.

Technical sources referenced: Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero V20 Workshop Manual (Group 37A Steering), Haynes Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero 1983–1999, and Mitsubishi ASA parts catalogue conventions for the V20 steering system.

Popular questions about 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero rack boots

Does a 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero have rack boots?
It doesn’t. The ’93 Pajero uses a recirculating-ball steering box, so there’s no steering rack or rack gaiters. The protective rubber on this model is limited to dust boots on tie-rod and drag link ends, plus seals on the steering box and idler arm components.

What should be inspected instead of rack boots on a 1993 Pajero?
Check tie-rod end and drag link boots for splits, the idler arm for play and cracked seals, the pitman arm and steering box for fluid leaks, and the power-steering hoses. Also look at front CV boots, which are separate from steering but often confused with rack boots due to their bellows shape.

Can universal rack boots be fitted to a 1993 Pajero?
No. There’s nowhere to mount a rack boot because the vehicle has no steering rack. Fitting universal bellows won’t address wear or play, the correct approach is replacing worn tie-rod or drag link ends, servicing the idler arm, or repairing steering box seals as required.