How to Change Tie Rod Ends - Toyota Landcruiser

In this video we change the tie rod and relay rod (AKA drag link) ends on a Toyota Landcruiser 80 Series or 105 Series, using Terrain Tamer Kit 45040-69090XTT.
The tie rod and relay rod are the steering linkages connecting the two front wheels and the pitman arm.
Method shown applies to all models and years - FJ80, FZJ80, HDJ80, HZJ80, FZJ105, HZJ105.
Note: A professional wheel alignment should be completed after changing out these parts.
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Tools and parts
01:20 Jacking car and removing front wheels
02:03 Steering linkages explained
02:44 Removing tie rod from car
04:47 Measuring and recording tie rod length
05:35 Removing existing tie rod ends from tie rod
08:13 Cleaning tie rod parts
09:23 Installing new tie rod ends into tie rod
11:31 Reinstating tie rod into vehicle
13:16 Removing relay rod from vehicle
14:57 Measuring and recording relay rod length
15:55 Removing existing relay rod ends from relay rod
17:11 Cleaning relay rod parts
17:35 Installing new relay rod ends into relay rod
18:54 Reinstating relay rod into car
20:21 Reinstating wheels and lowering car
21:36 Conclusion and Outro
Parts installed:
Terrain Tamer Kit 45040-69090XTT (shown, right-hand drive) includes high quality aftermarket equivalents of the following Toyota parts:
Tie rod end (RH) - 45047-69085
Tie rod end (LH) - 45046-69135
Relay rod end (RH) - 45044-69115
Relay rod end (LH) - 45045-69065
Each of the 4x ends includes 1x new castellated nut and 1x new split pin to suit.
The equivalent kit for left-hand drive would be Terrain Tamer 45040-69095XTT.
Optional additional parts:
Tie rod end clamp (x2 required) - 45466-36010
Relay rod end clamp (x2 required) - 45466-36020
Tie rod or relay rod end clamp bolt (x4 required) - 91619-61250
Tie rod or relay rod end clamp nut (x4 required) - 94130-61200
Note: tie rod and relay rod have different outside diameters, hence different clamps, but the fasteners are the same for each clamp size.
All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle VIN number into PartSouq:
partsouq.com/
Tools and consumables used:
Metric socket set - 17, 19, 21 mm
Note: 12 mm socket optional if removing underside bash plate
17mm ring spanner
Torque wrench (27-109 lb-ft, 37-147 Nm)
Pipe wrench (suit 27-29 mm OD pipe)
Needle nose pliers
Ball joint separator tool (strongly recommended)
Brass or copper hammer
Steel hammer
Measuring tape
Old toothbrush or brass wire brush (preferred)
Jack
Jack stands x2
Anti-seize lubricant
WD-40 or penetrating fluid
Degreaser
Paper towels or rags
Safety glasses
Nitrile gloves
Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.

[@JohnCowan-yv9dd]

Absolutely the best person to watch for instructions how to work on 80 series LandCruiser. Complete and precise 100percent champion

[@2ndGearLow]

Thank you very much John! We appreciate you watching and leaving your feedback

[@TommyVulzz]

Great to see you back again with another 80 series video 🤙👍

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Tommy!

[@marcovanstaden45]

Great video. A tip I learned is turn the castellated nut upside down and screw back on till flush, that way they don’t explode so violently. Keep up the great videos.

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Marco, and we appreciate your feedback!

[@marioesteves3219]

The very best channel to watch for your LC 80/105 maintenance needs!! They have been a great help for this rookie DIYer. Much appreciated and greetings from South Africa.

[@lsvej1]

Love your 80 series repair videos! Im a new owner and love learning on how to work on mine thanks for all the hard work you do.

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Christopher, great to hear you're enjoying the 80 Series vids!

[@JorgeGonzalez-nc7uk]

Great job and detailed explanations 👍🏻💯

[@2ndGearLow]

Thank you for watching Jorge!

[@philipstanton8011]

It is currently 12:05 am having been hitting my head against the wall all evening . I was thoroughly stumped as to how to remove a stuck tie rod end. Pulling it completely out had not occured to me until I saw your video and I can now rest knowing I can get the car to the road worthy tomorrow. Thanks again.

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Philip, thanks for your feedback and it's great to hear the video helped you to get your car back on the road!

[@dbrekke6570]

Completely excellent video!!

[@2ndGearLow]

Thank you very much!

[@paulgriffiths7399]

excellent video! wow so detailed. thank you so much for this. actually excited to try do this now on my 80

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Paul, we appreciate your comment and hope it goes well! I'd definitely recommend getting a ball joint separator tool before you attempt it, to avoid getting stuck half way through

[@glenhehir3833]

Thanks mate. Love the way you explain everything so even I can understand it!

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Glen! Glad to hear you enjoyed it

[@paulhashman]

Well that was simple, and demonstrated well. Nice work

[@Ghostrider-71]

Excellent synopsis and step by step description! Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for posting. Cheers from the USA.

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Ghostrider, we appreciate your support!

[@jasoncashmore6675]

Love how thoroughly you explain the whole process, very professional 👍 thanks

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Jason, we appreciate your comment

[@LuisJimenez-vh4fl]

Amazing work

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Luis!

[@maverick2242]

Best instructional videos on youtube, thank you, massive help, no details missed and clear explanation's and tips. very timely as after 5 weeks solo journey over many passes and off road roads and tracks I developed a knock which is my front passenger side relay rod bush, so trying to decide to buy the replacement kit or upgrade my relay and tie rods to full superior specc, already have the rest underneath as Superior, I can also get a Super tie rod end kit which is cheaper, so either makes sense I guess, its a big upgrade to stock rods and bushes, but great vid as usual, awesome cheers 🤘

[@2ndGearLow]

Appreciate the feedback! We're glad you're finding the videos useful. Good luck with the relay and tie rods.

[@crazykiwid907]

More 80! Love it

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks mate!

[@NigelNaughton]

Those knuckles look so fresh!!!

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Nigel, appreciate you watching!

[@kateanita1172]

Love your video's, great level of details. Would love it if you done a video of a seal kit in the steering box,

[@2ndGearLow]

Thank you very much Kate, glad to hear you appreciate the attention to detail! Thanks for the video suggestion as well

[@dannycarter9994]

Legend!

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Danny!

[@Do-iz6qd]

Great video, suggestion for future video, 100 series V8 coolant change?

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi mate, thanks for watching, and we appreciate the video suggestion!

[@explore_n_4x462]

HAHA 2weeks too late bud. I love watching your detailed videos, great stuff. Can i request a video on master brake cylinder lol

[@2ndGearLow]

Haha that's unfortunate mate.. it'll still be here next time the job comes due! Thanks for the video suggestion

[@TheJonathanrico]

Awesome video. Did you fill with grease after installing?

[@CCMiniBucks]

Hey dude 🤙 I just replaced my relay and draglink with SE hollow bars. Relay arm went in no worries but the bloody draglink wont lift high enough to get into the knuckle end on either side due to the sway bars. Got any ideas? Ih8mud is a circlejerk atm 😂

[@ermakreddes6893]

Can you please do an engine rebuild on a 1hdt

[@Cicada4WD]

❤

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching!

[@kotasonamtenzin]

What are the symptoms of a bad tie rod end and relay rods ?

[@The13ketnah]

В моем случае у штанги резьба на обеих концах была "правая". Пришлось рулевой наконечник искать другой , тоже с правой резьбой.

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi Mate, I'm a bit confused by this comment - the two ends of the rod must be opposite handed, otherwise when the rod is rotated it will not extend or contract, I.e. a wheel alignment wouldn't be possible. If you have a left hand drive vehicle it's a different kit to that shown in the video, as explained in the intro of this video

[@ruddy111888]

Hi , how can I contact you ?

[@brettricho1]

H but you didn’t explain why you needed to change them out.