Fix the knocking noise and tighten the steering rack

I’ve never needed to do this on a Toyota so this is for all other Makes and models and aftermarket steering racks
Very rare, but I guess it could happen something to think about if it’s another brand or aftermarket parts

[@ryanrogers3771]

That’s a good tip Anthony. I wish you told us earlier. Why did you wait so long? Lol. After I replace the worn bushes on my rack i made the mistake of torquing up the nuts on the underside as they were easier to get to with a torque wrench. The nuts are serrated so the bolts don’t get to torque this way. I ended up with a wandering steering wheel for a couple of weeks until the I worked out the you have to turn the bolts at the top to get the torqued. It is impossible to get a torque wrench in there so good and tight with a long breaker is the right spec. Thanks!

[@stephenmulholland4868]

Mines 15 years old and in beautiful condition

[@HML-it7te]

I’ve had an annoying “play” in the steering, more noticeable on the highway and it’s definitely not front wheel bearings.
$2600 is Genuine from my local Toyota stealer, $608 delivered ($59 courier charge is included in the above price).
Willawong near Brisbane.
Mechanic estimates labour and oil at $400-2.5 hours.
Fred Auto Parts.