05+ V6 Tacoma Steering Rack Bushing replacement

I know others ended out swapping to the Whiteline as well. I think there are issues with dimensions. My rack would shift back and forth. Even after tightening my best. On a positive note, it is easier the second time.

 

btw can someone explain the reason why is it important to turn the bolt and not the nut on those bolts?

 

nuts have notches in them to keep them from rotating once installed. Turning the nut would damage the notches

 

Damn getting this out has been a journey! Going on afternoon 3 of wrestling it out.

Not sure how to slide it out the passenger side with that hard AC line in the way. I have it nearly out but it is wedging against the frame and that line. If I were to do this again I would remove the inner tie rods.

 

Anyone have tips on getting the high pressure line installed onto the rack? The first few threads turn easy by hand. I stopped when it required a wrench

 

Is it normal for the bolt going through these bushings to shift a bit when parked and turning the wheel back and forth?

 

I struggled with the Energy Suspension bushing kit for a couple years. No matter how tight they would come loose.
Swapped to the Whiteline version and has not returned in a few years.

 

Just did this job today. Clean the threads, with brake cleaner, on the rack, and the power steering line. It will thread all the way down by hand. Saves a bunch of time.

 

Just did this job today. Took me 5 hours start to finish, and I worked slowly. Spend the extra 10-15 minutes to lower the front part of the differential and remove the sway bar. You will thank yourself later. The metal A/C Line on the top can be bent for the rack to clear upon removal. For some reason, my steering rack bolt was backwards on the drivers side, so I did not have that dreaded problem. Rack easily comes out if you push it to the passenger side to the driver side. It's not a hard job.

Paintence is your best friend. Don't get worked up, and you'll be done before you know it.