Tacoma Steering Rack Replacement (DIY / How To)

In this video I show you how to replace the steering rack on your Tacoma.
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[@KFloTacoma]

Steering rack is still holding solid until now, here's the link: Steering rack amzn.to/3Cs3qDv Intermediate shaft (if you need a new one) amzn.to/3HOfkss

[@Marlon6039]

Will this fit on a 3rd gen?

[@andreasbrodie4901]

Just wanted to thank you for the video. Removing the inner tie rods was key. Made replacing my steering rack a breeze. Zero issues getting that bolt out under the a/c compressor. I had to do this job because my steering coupler seized up causing my steering to bind up.

[@haroldbrown3452]

you need to buy a gen 3 so i can see all the maintenance/repairs match my model LOL, i subbed and bell notification , your videos are great. love that you list tools needed and torque settings..

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for the sub! Maybe I'll get the third gen... maybe.. lol

[@jessebennett2703]

3rd gen is pretty much identical

[@powhana6019]

I need this dude to live next door to me

[@KFloTacoma]

You're welcome to move to Jersey LOL

[@Carl-fl6wl]

​@@KFloTacomamakes sense why u wearing a Carhartt jacket

[@kfm908]

you do a great job!

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@drakeforte568]

Tx for the video. What's the torque spec on the splash guard mounting bracket that your removed for better access?

[@joshuanadeau9597]

KFLO, Thank you for the amazing videos! What do you think this job took you in terms of time? I obviously have less knowledge than you but the same equipment in my garage and was wondering how much time I should plan on setting aside for this repair. Kflo time x 2 = my actual time.

[@KFloTacoma]

I was filming too so it does take me a whole day to set up and film this. I would budget roughly about 4-6 hours to get this job done - especially if you take your time and be very deliberate

[@jahhdenn1430]

Thanks for this video! So you didn’t have a hard time getting that driver side steering rack bolt out? I read so many complaints about people having to either remove the ac compressor or lift the motor in order to get that bolt out but you made it look so easy! That’s really what’s stopping me from doing it on my own is all the complaints about that one bolt lol. I have a 2009 4x4 as well but mines has a drop bracket lift installed also..

[@Nastyy626]

Where did you buy the new hoses? Link isn't on your Amazon page

[@KFloTacoma]

The originals from this video are discontinued but these should work: amzn.to/3WLwyC6

[@jacksonvlogs7342]

Hey kFlo love watching your videos! I'm trying to remove rack and pinion so I can change bushings. I can't seem to get the lower part of steering wheel shaft separated. Is their play in the steering wheel shaft that will allow the two to separate? I'm trying to do the same thing with long prybar, but hesitant that something else is wrong. Any thoughts. Thanks

[@KFloTacoma]

Yes there's some play that you can work with. Spray that area with a lot of pb blaster/wd 40. Stick a screw driver in between the slot once you remove the bolt completely from the intermediate shaft. The goal is to break the corrosion seal between the steering rack and intermediate shaft

[@jacksonvlogs7342]

Hey thank you. One more question, was your driver side bolt installed from the top down. Someone on tacomaworld said you had to cut a little of the bolt. If so is there enough room to rock the rack forward without having to cut that bolt. I have new ones just in case. I just wanted to say how thoro your videos are. You do excellent job at going through all the steps. Thanks again!

[@KFloTacoma]

It's definitely doable to rock the steering rack back and forth to get that bolt out and pop the bolt off from the top. It will just take a little bit of patience and persistence

[@jacobh707]

KFLO the driver side Steering Rack mounting bolt is a Major B to remove. Do you think it would be okay to mount it upside down with the nut on the top. I don't want to remove my AC compressor to get that long bolt in.

[@KFloTacoma]

It's your call bro. If youre going to mount it upside down, I would recommend putting loctite to prevent it from slowly backing out

[@dobamatt]

where's the link to that steering column to the pin on the rack? Not sure if I have mine on correctly... Thanks for the great video!

[@KFloTacoma]

If you're talking about the link to the intermediate shaft. You can find that in amazon.kflo-krib.com

[@Gone2TxInspect]

That clamp is also annoyingly installed with the tabs as hard to get to as possible.

[@lopez211926]

Wow, what a great video, I enjoy watching your videos, thank you for your contribution, the knowledge you provided is very help to me,

[@KFloTacoma]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@emmanuelajoseph977]

Hey!! can you send me the links too all the parts you use for the DIY‘s job please

[@KFloTacoma]

Yea, all the tools I use are on my Amazon page. Check that out at amazon.kflo-krib.com

[@robertchen9686]

What name brand steering rack did you use. I’ve checked out your Amazon store. It doesn’t have what steering rack you used. I saw only the inner and outer tie rods.

[@KFloTacoma]

I just updated the Amazon page, you should be able to see it under the "steering system" folder. thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@briancampbell3499]

What made you go with a non-OEM rack and pinon? How is the deck holding up a year later?

[@alexlainez7432]

what was the cause for you to change this? i have a 06 toyota tacoma. when i’m driving & start to gain speed it shakes really bad. i was told it was bc of inner & outer tie rods . i replaced that & it still shakes bad. i tried a new alignment & wheels still had the same issue . recently had new cam bolts put on and it’s worse now ... steering wheel sits to the left side . any thoughts ?

[@KFloTacoma]

Check the looseness of the following ball joints: Lower Control Arm and Upper control arm. Wheel bearing may also cause shaking too - check the looseness of that next. You'll need to do this while the truck is on jack stands. Use a pry bar to get in those joints to inspect for play

[@TheDesertRat31]

@@KFloTacoma I'll have to disagree on the wheel bearings causing shaking. If they're bad, you'll hear a roaring that changes with speed. I suppose it possible, but the more likely culprits would be: upper and/or lower ball joints, tie rods, steering rack, and control arm bushings. Could be any of these alone or in some combination.

[@TheDesertRat31]

New cam bolts? What did they say about the control arm bushings?

[@904lava]

Hey alex, did you ever fix the issue? My steering wheel goes left also and my truck shakes when I accelerate. Did fixing the steering pack fix the problem?

[@harley092355]

Great videos - do a valve cover gasket replacement on V6 Tacoma

[@beefboi9976]

I second this....Please

[@harley092355]

Hopefully a second generation model Tacoma.

[@erictech201]

Do you guys want me to do that ? I’ll make a video how to do that

[@ScruffyNerf_Herder]

Bro I am stuck on that drivers side bolt that secures the steering rack. I don't get how you were able to get that much clearance.

[@KFloTacoma]

You'll have to really finagle the thing. At worst case just cut the bolt and install it from the bottom. That's what many people do

[@ScruffyNerf_Herder]

@KFlo Tacoma I am not gonna lie I wasn't expecting you to reply haha. Bro, I have been watching your videos to help me get through my maintenance needs for my taco. Thank you for the reply. I decided I'm gonna just cut it off and get a new bolt

[@KFloTacoma]

No worries bro, good luck with the rest of the work

[@T25de]

Crows foot line wrench If you’re worried it will round off

[@williedee5051]

Yo what ru doing?

[@KFloTacoma]

Tacoma steering rack replacement

[@hotajax]

Probably a good video, but the grocery store music made me go crazy.