I was able to get the rack out just by undoing the engine mount, and jacking the engine up. Didn't have to remove the cv joint and it came with the shaft as mine was stuck. Yes very tight but u can menover it out. Make sure to lock ur steering in the center so u don't screw ur clockspring. And to make it easier u can remove the inner tie rods but not necessary
Darned clock springs. I like to wrap the seat belt through the spokes of the steering wheel, after re-centering just before I remove the input shaft, to prevent accidental movement while wrestling down below.
Quick question, at the end when you were talking about how your wheel was turned one direction too much. Why did you turn the steering wheel? Shouldn't the steering wheel have been locked at dead center? Also, when I get the new steering rack, do I have to make sure it is dead center or does it come locked at dead center ready to go back in assuming the steering wheel is at center?
Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. Great questions! First: I can’t recall why I turned the steering wheel, but it probably had to do with me trying to confirm to myself that it went so far one way or the other… or perhaps I just rotated it while I was inside for some reason, wasn’t sure which way it needed to go back to be originally centered, then just went the wrong way in my attempt to center it. I don’t recall! Wait! I think it’s because I needed to rotate it in order to get the one side more extended than the other, in order to facilitate ease of rack removal, and then probably forgot to get it back centered… But just be sure to keep track of where you move yours and return it to locked and centered! Second: I didn’t trust the manufacturer to have it centered when delivered. So I rotated fully in both directions before installing, while taking measurements as to each end’s travel, and then centered that accordingly just before install. Good luck! 🍀
Sure thing. Here it is. But I think reading through the first couple of pages helps show some other improvements to the first poster’s method. forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-replace-your-own-steering-rack.560104/
They are both accordion style boots. But CV axles have soft boots and are much more pliable and durable for the high speeds they run at, and while turning at those high speeds around highway bends and so forth. The steering rack boots are pretty stiff in comparison. And never rotate, just keep crud out of the mechanism, away from seals, and off the polished shaft of the rack.
@@AdventureTEQ It sounds like a critique of the cinderblock that you appear to be using to hold up the jackstand in your video. The point-loads of the jackstand against that block may cause it to crumble and collapse. That's my best guess anyway. Thanks for this video too.... I just got back from the local Toyota dealer who quoted my close to $3000 to do this exact job on my 2001 Land Cruiser. Going to go read the IH8MUD writeup now to see what I'm up against here.... :)
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Thanks man. About to tackle this on my LC. Thankfully I've replaced a lot of racks on other Toyota trucks. Still a bear on this truck.
I was able to get the rack out just by undoing the engine mount, and jacking the engine up. Didn't have to remove the cv joint and it came with the shaft as mine was stuck. Yes very tight but u can menover it out. Make sure to lock ur steering in the center so u don't screw ur clockspring. And to make it easier u can remove the inner tie rods but not necessary
I better just take it into the shop lol
My brother was killed by using concrete blocks for jacking. CMU's have a compressive strength of only 600 psi.
Holy shit! That’s the worst thing I’ve ever heard! RIP bro!
344k on my 2000, still rocking the original rack. I am not looking forward to this one. Thanks for the video.
Very helpful 👍
Great video!
Darned clock springs. I like to wrap the seat belt through the spokes of the steering wheel, after re-centering just before I remove the input shaft, to prevent accidental movement while wrestling down below.
Is this Mr. Green?! And great tip!
Contemplating doing this myself or taking it in for my 98
It’s not too bad. 👍🏻
It’s not too bad. 👍🏻
Quick question, at the end when you were talking about how your wheel was turned one direction too much. Why did you turn the steering wheel? Shouldn't the steering wheel have been locked at dead center? Also, when I get the new steering rack, do I have to make sure it is dead center or does it come locked at dead center ready to go back in assuming the steering wheel is at center?
Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. Great questions!
First: I can’t recall why I turned the steering wheel, but it probably had to do with me trying to confirm to myself that it went so far one way or the other… or perhaps I just rotated it while I was inside for some reason, wasn’t sure which way it needed to go back to be originally centered, then just went the wrong way in my attempt to center it. I don’t recall! Wait! I think it’s because I needed to rotate it in order to get the one side more extended than the other, in order to facilitate ease of rack removal, and then probably forgot to get it back centered… But just be sure to keep track of where you move yours and return it to locked and centered!
Second: I didn’t trust the manufacturer to have it centered when delivered. So I rotated fully in both directions before installing, while taking measurements as to each end’s travel, and then centered that accordingly just before install.
Good luck! 🍀
could you share the link to the Ih8mud form with the instal instructions?
Sure thing. Here it is. But I think reading through the first couple of pages helps show some other improvements to the first poster’s method.
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-replace-your-own-steering-rack.560104/
@@AdventureTEQ Thank you
What about 2014 200 series? Same or different?
😬 Sorry but I can’t say. I’d guess similar, with a few variances.
I feel your pain 😒😆
New to all this. Are the boots on the rack and pinion the same as cv boots, or different axle?
They are both accordion style boots. But CV axles have soft boots and are much more pliable and durable for the high speeds they run at, and while turning at those high speeds around highway bends and so forth.
The steering rack boots are pretty stiff in comparison. And never rotate, just keep crud out of the mechanism, away from seals, and off the polished shaft of the rack.
CMU blocks have a compressive of 800 psf. This fact killed my brother.
Don’t know what you mean.
@@AdventureTEQ It sounds like a critique of the cinderblock that you appear to be using to hold up the jackstand in your video. The point-loads of the jackstand against that block may cause it to crumble and collapse. That's my best guess anyway. Thanks for this video too.... I just got back from the local Toyota dealer who quoted my close to $3000 to do this exact job on my 2001 Land Cruiser. Going to go read the IH8MUD writeup now to see what I'm up against here.... :)
You popped your clock spring.
That’s true. See my next video where it’s dismantled. 👍🏻
Clock springs usually go 2 and a half turn each side.
Next time use an air chisel for the steering shaft.
My air chisel is at my shop. 200 miles away. But good idea!
this guys talks soooooooo much
I know. I’m working on it. 😔