How to Replace the Inner Tie Rod and Steering Rack Boot on a Toyota 4Runner (Featuring my 1998 2WD)

In this video, I replace the inner tie rod and steering rack boot on my 1998 Toyota 4Runner "Grim Repo" !! My junkyard truck! :)
Part used in this video:
Steering rack boot: amzn.to/3qM5Mtj
Inner tie rod: amzn.to/3DlvVT4
Tools used in this video:
GEARWRENCH front end service kit: amzn.to/3qGZZFd
GEARWRENCH magnetic light: amzn.to/3CoWg13
Capri Tools open end crow's foot torque wrench kit: B01AX9JQRK
30mm wrench: amzn.to/3Dl301v
GEARWRENCH 42mm wrench: amzn.to/3FApQTF
Inner tie rod puller: amzn.to/3ouGn4l (or rent from your local Oreilly's / AutoZone for free)
Watch the Instagram live with Brittany where she performs an alignment with her weird ancient tools: / ctnnrztlrow
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[@lesvion3815]

Thanks, great video. I suppose it's time to quit stalling and go change my steering rack boot (well overdo...). Your descriptions are thorough but not overdone - perfect in a KZbin instructional! I enjoyed the chickens eating that corn cob at the end, I see some bits of pumpkin too - those are some properly spoiled chickens! The silky chickens always remind me of David Bowie. Thanks again.

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[@FayeHadley]

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[@weirdowolfstudio5409]

@@FayeHadley hey Faye I was wondering on a 2010 toyota tundra rock warrior 4x4 is the torque spec on tie rod end 51ft pounds ? . I tried calling a Toyota shop and they wouldn’t help me with that .

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[@FayeHadley]

Oh, that is so awesome!!! That's how I really started to gain my wings in this industry - it changed my life! I had a wonderful dealership experience and I hope he does too! Tell him I wish him the best of luck, and I'm a little jealous - those were some of the best days of my life!!! 🤩

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"The Hammer Method" A million in one uses !

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😂😂😂 always love the hammer method!!

[@nhmasshole5945]

While I could never attempt this - excellent service and video my lady 💕

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

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It's funny: I have a friend who works on bikes and trucks and she sounds exactly like you. She also shares some of your looks, you could be sisters!!!!

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[@Dirkmez]

I'll be doing this on my 91' Toyota Corolla All-trac sometime soon, thanks for the video.

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I am a new student at a trade school and your videos are extremely helpful as I try to become an automotive technician and mechanicI’m struggling as it’s really hard to absorb all the info, but I love learning about it

[@FayeHadley]

It takes a long time to take it all in! Are you working in the field at the same time as going to school??

[@WILDouglash]

Everyone has videos of the 4wd 4runners, but I think this is the first time I've come across one on a 2wd model. You may have just helped me save some money on my 99 model. It's just now at 101k miles and I'd like to give it a good shot at another 100k without breaking anything.

[@FayeHadley]

Even though I'm in the Texas "hill country" there's really not much need for 4WD here so I haven't felt it necessary to swap! I do want to be 5-speed eventually though!!!

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[@FayeHadley]

Haha I can do that someday!

[@thersten]

Have you tried weed?

[@mcotherman5957]

I'm sure somewhere in the comments someone mentioned this. If you have a heat gun. Warm up the end of the boot and it will slide on with no muscle! It works for heater and radiator hoses too! Enjoyed the video!

[@neekopeeko9054]

Going to perform this exact thing on my Tundra this weekend. Knowledge is power. Thank you for the tips. SUBSCRIBED

[@at6texan1942]

I have a 2000 4Runner. Ive had it for 15 years and I still just love it. I have lots of maintenance projects coming up. thanks for this vid. it always makes the job easier when you see it demonstrated. you have a great channel. Keep up the great work!!

[@davida871]

I was going to replace my inner tie rods, but the weather got in the way. Got an alignment, so now I feel confident I can do it w/o messing it up. Thanks Faye

[@larney37]

I think you are my spirit animal! (spirit human? lol) If you approach your work with intentional joy then every little success, every bolt removed cleanly - every problem overcome - is a reason to feel that joy. Watching your videos charges me up and reminds me to continue to seek that out. Keeping rocking out!

[@FayeHadley]

Awww 🥲 thank you!!!

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Faye, Nice job on that video I can always see what you’re doing so well, i’ve had really good luck with stainless steel zip ties have a good one as always🐔🐔🐔👍

[@carltondoorman9145]

I always enjoy watching a pro work! I've never been brave enough to tackle front-end work, but it's not magic, so I'll probably take it on next time I need to. I just wish there were a way to do DIY front-end alignments accurately in your driveway. Now that'd be great! Have fun!

[@davidmisselhorn6720]

I've done my whole suspension but I didn't do my tie rods and I can feel some play in what I believe is the tie rods. I'm toying with the idea of doing them myself. My 4runners got a 3 inch lift to fit 20 inch tires, which is probably the source of the tie rod wear. Your video is great, thanks for it. My 4runner is a 5th gen, verses your 3rd gen.

[@redblockgarage]

NICE 100K subs, CONGRATS!!! Well deserved and your videos are always great information for those who are looking to learn. I've been wrenching for over 25 years and still learn new things watching videos from you and others alike. No matter how much you think you know there's always more knowledge to be absorbed. I'll be doing a video on a full rack swap on my Volvo 745 turbo soon and will need to replace just the outer tie rods on the rack I'm swapping in luckily. Also, I had a lower balljoint on my Integra GSR I used to own that was lubricated by rust, lol. It squeaked so loud and when I went to replace it the amount of rust dust that came out of the balljoint was insane. There was zero grease left, just straight rust dust as lube. Look forward to your next video.

[@FayeHadley]

I agree!! I always learn new things from watching others' DIY videos too! "Always in training" 😅 and that sounds like a fun project!! Good thing the ball joint didn't seize and break in the Integra!! 😨

[@zachroether5636]

Wow, thank you for posting this video! How crazy good timing: I just noticed a few days ago that both of my steering rack boots were torn on my 2000 4runner. I will also be checking the inner tie rod ends for play as well because I think they were reused when this reman rack was put in a few years ago. Anyway, thanks for the wonderful, informative videos! Cheers.

[@FayeHadley]

Heck yes!!!

[@tonygrace2322]

Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I learned so much from watching your video. I was all prepared to replace my inner tie rod ends for my 1998 Toyota 4Runner when I learned the steering rack and pinion is what really needed replacing. Watching your video gave me the courage to replace the rack and pinion. Thank you so much again Faye!

[@johnshields1787]

U rock girl! I also have a 4 runner and do alot of stuff myself. So I like watching all ur videos. Plus u really make watching the video interesting u have alot of knowledge and a great personality! Thanks for the information. U rock!!

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[@kevinkatzke2083]

I wish this came up and I was doing my suspension I was having a hard time replacing this part or getting it Loose rather so if you're replacing this specific part and come across this video watch it all it's fantastic

[@maingun07]

Hey, Faye and I do the same thing! I've tried torquing my lug nuts to 83 and in less than 100 miles all four wheels are loose. Then I tried 85. Same thing. Bought a new torque wrench. Tried my friends torque wrench. Same deal. Started going to 90 and they stay tight. I've been doing that for nearly 20 years now with no issues. I thought it might be something weird with just my truck. Maybe it is, but it's nice to know that a pro does the same thing. Also, great job teaching how to do tie rods and boots. I can't think of any relevant detail to add. You'd make a great tech school instructor.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so so so much!!! And thanks for the reinforcement on my 90ft lbs!!! 😅

[@h0llowm3n]

Rad. Also it just dawned on me the Grim Repo wordplay which I had somehow missed previously. Ah! One of the great joys of life is language-play! Cheers and best wishes from Knoxville TN! 💌

[@FayeHadley]

Haha yes! We was repossessed which is how he ends up at the junkyard!!

[@steveobrien8792]

I have seen that Rack Tool or tools like it and Never understood what it was for until watching this video! Very cool!

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!!! Thanks for letting me know :)) I love that it helped!

[@adamsteinruck6244]

Love it! I found your channel when the oil cooler on my 97 4runner was leaking and have been following and learning since!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh, that's so awesome!! Hope you fixed the cooler, and thank you so much for sticking around!!! 😀

[@MathieuAgee]

You are amazing and very informative. Thanks fo ryour expertise, and knowledge on tackling knuckle busting jobs like this one. I have to mention your very easy on the eyes, and nice tats also! Rock on!

[@christopherbrown8181]

We did this on the 07 Sequoia a few months ago. Glad to see we did it correctly! We used a CV boot clamp

[@FayeHadley]

Heck yes! I will put the OEM clamp on it, I will I will 😂 I was just in a rush to get to Brittany's shop that day, and I wanted to show it up close 😬

[@stewartxp2400]

Hell yeah! Another project for the 4runner! And yeah those are some NICE tires, definitely need that and healthy joints on the TX roads I've found... a possible idea for future vids is give us DIYers some wisdom on diagnosing the issues, how to spot them, when/why the fix is needed/what can happen without it. Thanks again, digging the new channel banner too!

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Always so informative 💜 love the hammer method. Also, I tried to make a video with steps of an oil change and filter replacement (very easy stuff I know) but I had a hard time talking and doing 🤣 that requires skills!!

[@FayeHadley]

It's definitely something that takes a lot of practice!! Keep trying!! I started thicls channel in 2013 -- years and years of it under my belt! Just don't give up and keep at it! You can also always do the work and film it and then voice over it afterwards and describe what you're doing! Just don't give up!

[@jamessharier7529]

It’s always wise to have a BFH to assist in tie rod removal

[@TheCarguy1993]

Credit to toyota for continuing to make parts for these old trucks, when other manufacturers stop producing parts after 10 years

[@FayeHadley]

Right!!??

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Just found this channel. I really like how descriptive you are and explain everything clearly. (As well as put notes on the screen) and the torque specs. Definitely gunna be subscribing & keeping up with future videos probably going back too! Thanks! 🤙🏻

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Hi Master Tie Rod Faye! Great vid..always learn something new. Your mouse voice when you speed up the video is so cute! Makes me laugh every time. Oh and those chickens with the long pants on..they are like a cute cartoon drawing! :)

[@FayeHadley]

The chickens with the pants on 😆😆😆

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[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!

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That was one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Very nice! Fantastic job.

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Always enjoy watching your videos. Lots of useful info. And there's usually chickens for those with enough patents to watch to the end.

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Heck yeah there are!!

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Another thorough and informative video from one of the coolest people on YT. Good job!

[@lpz3665]

Nice rack Faye... haha (My wife just smacked me in the back of the head). Better mechanic than most. I have seen Instructional videos on changing a fuel pump while he did it inside his garage with an electric drill.. People need to be watching you on how to fix a car not these Yahoo guys in flip flops and shorts that have never touched a vehicle in their life.

[@Draugluin999]

I see alot of those late 90s 4 runners on the road i guess after 20 plus years alot of them are still going i heard they are very good cars

[@FayeHadley]

They are fantastic! 308k and still going strong!!

[@scottc1200]

What timing! I just replaced a wheel bearing and hub assembly and had my outer tie rod disconnected from the steering knuckle, at which point I realized there was In-N-Out play in my inner tie rod. The manufacturer discontinued my tie rod. As a result, only aftermarket is available the outer tie rod is still in excellent condition. As far as I know, they are original parts I have an inner tie rod tool like the one you used. I'm not sure what size crows foot will be needed with the tool. I've had my eye on a different type of inner tie rod tool apparently, there's one that uses a u-bolt, with neural edges to grip. It would essentially allow me to remove the entire inner and outer tie rod together. I was contemplating doing that, and then matching it up to the aftermarket inner and outer tie rod ends. Essentially adjusting the aftermarket tie rod to the same length, creating the witness mark, and Counting the turns as I disassemble the aftermarket tie rod ends. Counting turns on the OEM part would not translate to an aftermarket part. This is the best work around I've come up with so far. I'm also concerned with using the tie rod tool such as you did to remove the old tie rod, for fear that I'll damage the steering rack or its seal. I have no idea what the appropriate size wrenches would be as I've never had it apart. I also don't have wrenches at 40 mm, or whatever my rack happens to have. I don't like the idea of partially disassembling everything, only to find I don't have the tool I need to continue without risking damage to the rack. It's my only vehicle. If things go wrong I end up stranded with no way to get a part or a tool, short of an uber. I've got the torque specs for my vehicle and always torque everything to spec. On a side note, I found stainless steel cable ties! Theoretically they should work and last like the fancy one from the dealer

[@scottc1200]

I got the stainless steel cable ties at Harbor Freight

[@3G4Runner_N_Gunner]

Great video thanks for sharing. Recently bought an 02 SR5 and planning on doing a lot of maintenance work prior to throwing on tires and skids and the more fun mods.

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Good job Faye!

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watchin a girl work on cars is amazing i subbed

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

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@@FayeHadley no thank you and i hope you modivate more girls to work on cars and your hairstyle its unique and beautiful btw

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[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

[@pebjr6621]

Excellent video! thanks for putting these video out.. congrats on 100K + subscribers. Would love to see a video on 2015 Toyota Corolla drum brake replacement. Enjoy your channel!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much! And gosh, that's a pretty new vehicle still for drum brake replacement, but I've been meaning to do a drum brake video for quite some time! I have quite a few customers with that gen Corolla so I'll have to ask if any of them mind of I take a full day to replace their brakes and film it 😆

[@bobimbordino3024]

Great video. Congratulations on 100k subs

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@jaredtimmons4932]

100% respect ! I’ve never done tie rods. Thank you.

[@johndoe43]

Trying to do aftermarket boots on a 93 Acura Integra. They won't go on the rack. Very frustrating. The answer is probably factory boots. You do a great video. Thank you.

[@2bond007]

Geat thanks!! Now that I know about that tie rod tool, I'll do this job on my Landcruiser! I found that Auto Zone loans them out!

[@miguelheredia1627]

What an awesome video showcasing the oldschool ways of alignments!!! Oooo I've never heard you drop the F bomb before lol that cracked me up!!🤣

[@FayeHadley]

Oops didn't realize I did 😬

[@miguelheredia1627]

It was quick. One of those "blink and you'll miss it" moments lol😁. It's no biggie. They slip out every now and then. Hope the alignment is spot on🤙🏽

[@sonny.v925]

Great vid. Thanks for putting the links to the tools you used. Love those wheels. Had them on my T100 for many years!

[@Tiffany_speaks]

Congrats on the 100K!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@Tiffany_speaks]

@@FayeHadley your very welcome.

[@richardhunt809]

Thanks for the video. It’s very well made and informative.

[@donaldgeorge6656]

I have always wanted to see how this is done. Thank you

[@aomega123]

You are awesome. I will be looking for more of what you have. I am restoring a 2002 LX470. Cheers!

[@israelrodriguez6986]

Super informative! I see you got the TOYTEC Boss ALUMA series 2.0 coilovers, really cool!

[@dannylister558]

Tie-rod boots and blue eggs ..you are on 🔥!

[@FayeHadley]

Yes! Thalia is an Easter Egger 🤩

[@awolfalone2006]

When it comes to customer cars, if the rack is leaking we recommend replacement rather than resealing. That gives the customer a parts warranty on the rack if there is a future problem and eliminates any chance for wear that was missed. On a personal vehicle, whatever.

[@FayeHadley]

I've found that even after replacing these, and a full system flush, they will just seep again a few months to a few years later. Even with brand new, perfect OEM parts at the dealership. That may be true for many manufacturers, but for whatever reason... the slight deep is a Toyota thing. I don't recommend a replacement until there is fluid on the ground and a low reservoir, otherwise I think it's a waste of $$!!

[@awolfalone2006]

@@FayeHadley That is part of the reason for that TSB on seepage vs leakage we have.

[@stevestepanek9148]

You do amazing job

[@justinsoler0614]

Hey Faye I was just watching this video because I had changed the inner and out tie rod and it was a nightmare on a Camry 2007.. First I screwed up with the number leading to the outer tie rod. Once I took off the fancy clip I had a universal tool with 3 coupling for the inner tie rod. 1 was too small 2) was ok but with some play 3) way too big . I was able to do it with number 2 and then to stack it I had the sub frame in the way and I couldn’t hit it or even use a flat head but with time I did it. It took me 4 hours and the alignment was bad. So after watching your video I would try it again some time. Thanks you make it look easy.

[@FayeHadley]

Aww! Hey that's badass that you just went for it though!! I'm impressed!!

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New subscribers here from San Diego California

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Thank you so much for your sub!!!!!

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LOVE it !

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you are such an inspiration!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

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Nice video Faye!!! And congrats for your 100k subscribers. What a milestone!!!

[@FayeHadley]

I can't believe it!!! I'm so excited about that!!!

[@wrenchhead3077]

Wrenchin away!! With lovely Faye 🤓

[@FayeHadley]

😅

[@kashstudiosinc1330]

I need this done so bad but I don't have the tools money or time so I'll just have to take it to the shop and let a mechanic do it and pay him when I do get some money but other than that another awesome video!

[@Sideswipe_02]

So awesome Faye!

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

[@peterpanagopoulos9733]

You're a legend! Love you heaps. I'm learning so much from you. My son and I recently renewed the driver's side CV shaft on my 2001 Hilux, amongst many other maintenance/repair jobs we've done on our vehicles. 🥰

[@speed3000gt]

Had to do the boot replacement on my ol' 2005 Sequoia a few years ago. I used a MOOG part # K90437 for the passenger side.. driver side might be a different part number I read somewhere.

[@joelpowzyk5295]

Good job. Thanks for Great video. Joel

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

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Great vid keep up the work

[@freshlystealthy45]

Another awesome vid and I definitely dig that awesome energy you give off!

[@FayeHadley]

Awww thank you 🥲

[@mikeaho4143]

Great job Faye. Always like your vids.

[@j.a.8970]

Faye, can you do a steering rack rebuild video? It would be super helpful. Thanks!

[@FayeHadley]

Ive thought about it! But every time I've done a rack rebuild, I have been in a rush to get it done, and didn't want to take the extra time filming! But I really should. Would you want to see it on the 4Runner? Or Tacoma or Supra?

[@j.a.8970]

@@FayeHadley a 3rd gen 4runner would be most excellent. Thanks Faye! Keep up the great work 😁

[@bradklingensmith]

Good stuff as always.

[@FayeHadley]

I appreciate that!

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Thanks, Faye

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100k! Congrats. Love your channel.

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Thank you so much!!

[@Stover1928]

Great help. Thanks

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Nice interesting array of metal tooling used here. Even mechanics have to keep watch on what they're doing lest they botch things up.

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I always enjoy your videos. Very informative 😀

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!

[@scflooring8658]

Awesome job Faye once again!! You do an amazing job and your energy is contagious so thanks again for a fine video and now I feel confident to try and change my Tundras boots…. Wish me luck and keep those videos coming!!!!!

[@tomcarr8666]

You rock Faye 😍

[@reddog9401]

awesome job faye,love the video.

[@spacecalander]

Great instruction, it will work on any rack basically. Too bad you only work on Toyotas. We had to work on everything, so always a new challenge.

[@Todd936]

Great job

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Great video 😎👍🏼