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05+ V6 Tacoma Steering Rack Bushing replacement

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ToyoTaco06, Aug 4, 2013.

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  1. May 13, 2014 at 3:46 PM
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  2. May 14, 2014 at 6:55 AM
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    Greedy, but you can get the bushings in Poly from aftermarket parts distributors...

    $50 in bushings versus $1400 for a whole rack, yup, they want to rip you off...
     
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  3. May 22, 2014 at 8:39 PM
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    Stupid question: what did u torque the bolts too?
     
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  4. May 22, 2014 at 9:26 PM
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    The factory manual says 68 ft.lbs. Further, it says to only turn the bolt and not the nut.
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    Took me six hours to get the steering rack out; 10 minutes to remove stock bushings; and on the NEXT day, only an hour and a half to put it all back together. I want to personally thank ToyoTaco06 for the brilliant writeup, for I would have BURNED MY TRUCK TO THE GROUND without his directions. Yes, I cut the driver's side bolt with a hacksaw blade. Took it for a drive last night and my steering wheel wobble is GONE!!!! Now it's painfully obvious that my ball joints need to be replaced, but I could visually see that as well while under the truck. Cheers to you all who do this with a 4x4 and may you have the patience of a calculated mastermind.
     
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  6. Sep 10, 2014 at 6:21 PM
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    Glad I could help
     
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  7. Sep 10, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    Do you need an alighnment after install i wouldnt think so just making sure
     
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  8. Sep 10, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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  9. Sep 28, 2014 at 10:10 PM
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    Question about cutting the driver side steering rack bolt - you don't use the same bolt? Did I read correctly to buy a new one? Do you cut a 1/4" off the end?
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2014 at 8:32 AM
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    I cut and bought new. But make sure u are given the right bolt. 4x4 tacos use a longer bolt and in CA they are a special order item they don't keep in stock. Option b is you move the alternator and you don't have to replace anything. Guy at the Toyota shop said its easier to just move the alternator and after doing this I would have to agree.
     
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  11. Sep 29, 2014 at 10:32 AM
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    My question, to rephrase, is, do you cut off 1/4" off the new bolt to install it?

    I think I found my answer after reading another thread about a rack/pinion install and the article in FourWheeler, http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/suspension-brakes/1401-better-steering-from-your-rack-and-pinion-tighten-up/. They installed the new bolts upside down.

    I don't see why you have to buy bolts from the dealer. Both are the same size, right? I think I'll just remove the passenger size, measure it and get a class 10.9 bolt locally (or 12.9 if I can find one.)
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2014 at 11:28 AM
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    Will def have to do this SOON!
     
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  13. Sep 30, 2014 at 6:45 AM
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    No you don't cut the new bolt. You install the bolt upside down or move the alternator and install right side up.
     
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  14. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:50 PM
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    Got it. Thanks.

    Ordered red Energy polyurethane bushings through Amazon for $50, free shipping. Figured I didn't need the black graphite impregnated bushings as I don't expect much squeaking from them.
     
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  15. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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    It is recommended but I'm not going to since my tires are about 70%. Plus, I'm planning on replacing lower ball joints also.
     
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  16. Mar 17, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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    Howd you buys tie off your steering wheel to prevent your clock spring from breaking
     
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  17. Mar 18, 2015 at 9:12 PM
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    I tied off my steering wheel with two tie downs.
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM
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    Is this a PITA to do by yourself?
     
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  20. Jun 16, 2015 at 8:56 PM
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    Finally got the rack undone, but after 2 hours of trying to get the rack out of the truck it seems impossible. Tie rods are disconnected, the 2 bolts are out, the steering shaft is disconnected, and I pulled the compressor. Please help!
     
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