Some traces of fluid in tie rod boots

[n0c7]

Recently when I did my inner and outer tie rods, I found a trace amount of fluid(not very much) in one of the inner tie rod boots. I believe I have overfilled the power steering reservoir slightly. Does this indicate the seals could be blown or will too much fluid just leak out? The steering seems to work fine.

 

[madtech707]

The sign of p/s fluid in the boots means that the rack-n-pinoin seals are leaking and is not a normal condition. Rack-n-pinoin replacment would be needed. It seems like in your case of seeing a very small amount of fluid that your seals just may be starting to leak a little. I would not be too worried about it right now. Just keep an eye on your p/s fluid resevour level.

 

[n0c7]

Figured as much, thanks!