Toyota Tacoma Rack & Pinion Boot Replacement

1998 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4WD how to replace Rack&Pinion dust boot

[@lexxstarr9700]

Mr. Toyota Maintenance, please show the cleaning process and also the grease used for the tie rod. I feel that process is just as important. Thanks for the informative video my friend!

[@Yotapuga]

Yes what do you use to clean it? And what type of grease?

[@jameshatfield7634]

Peter:If you put a hose clamp behind the nut after you loosen it the clamp will keep the nut in exact position.

[@vinces8974]

That’s a fantastic idea I’ll have to remember that

[@stuartstuart866]

Home Depot and Lowe’s carry 11” stainless cable ties (zip ties) . I have been using them for outdoor projects for years and they are very durable

[@vinces8974]

Great idea

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Planned obsolescence. I remember early VW Bug swing axle boots were split on the top so removal and installation was very simple.

[@norherman]

THose thin Bonney wrench's are great, used them when working jets for the airlines.

[@LAactor]

Also highly recommended are the long skinny wrenches for aircraft maint use.

[@kendallwright7222]

Just want to say that I love your channel and have learned so much from you! My 2015 tacoma is going strong at over 320,000 miles now! (I drive a lot 🤪) Going to make that million mile club one day and I’m pretty sure some decent credit will go to so many of your videos I’ve learned from in helping me get there one day. You’ve helped me keep my truck healthy and happy and gotten me through so diy repairs with a breeze. Love my tacoma and so appreciate your videos!! They’re fantastic

[@jamesx4452]

My goodness, you drive a lot! 320K miles?!?! I have over 320K miles and my year is 2006. Still going strong! I'm trying to join 1,000,000 miles club too! Good luck with your journey!

[@miketucker3571]

I have a 2003 Taco that needs a rack and pinion (bellow) boot. Thanks for showing me how its done.

[@ejesoriginal]

I don't like plastic compared to metal, but I must admit, I am consistently surprised at the toughness and resiliency of some polymers and plastics. I would not discount the effectiveness of the humble zip-tie in a lot off situations. I had many on my 15 - 20 year old vehicles that have held up remarkably well. I will be interested to see if you are able to monitor their effectiveness in this application as well as the rubber boot itself from NAPA.

[@joeb7168]

Ya know the yellow salt bags you buy in the winter? I used one of them as a axel boot.. wrapped it opposite way axel spins filled it with grease few zip ties.. lasted 3 years I was very impressed

[@rkgsd]

It would've been good to see the cleaning process!

[@peterrudy9207]

When I change my oil every 5000 miles , while using a mechanics lift . I liberally spray all the rubber components / parts underneath with 303 Protectant . To resist them from drying out and cracking .

[@TheJmich2001]

Das Boot!!!!😀

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you Peter. Time for a kraut break.

[@charlesjackson1700]

More like a good bratwurst.

[@michaelbrennan7148]

@@charlesjackson1700 Now we are getting somewhere!

[@charlesjackson1700]

@@michaelbrennan7148 I know it's late at night but I think I could go for both of those right now myself. ,,,,😂🤣😂

[@gacastro]

Excellent video! I’m going to crawl under my 2013 Tacoma and inspect my boots this weekend.

[@neilharvey94]

Thanks for this video. This very morning I did this on the passenger side of my 2009 Tacoma 2WD Base. So glad I saw this video because as of this morning I had planned on pulling the outer tie rod. This was way easier approach (about an hour) and didn't risk destroying the tie rod. Thanks!

[@333alliedeagle]

Nice!

[@user-ul9xx5nq1p]

Thank you my friend for your very helpful video and for narrating so cheerfully ! Your friend Edwin from P.Rico

[@bigfoot4515]

Thanks for taking all time to video this for us!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Great video. Shout out Napa! 😁 Hopefully we get to see the brake and clutch fluid flush...🤞

[@jimgordon2399]

Thanks for another great video Petr!

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Those plastic ties last forever, as long as they aren't flexed in frigid temperatures, or exposed to UV. Quality ties have a METAL tooth in the latch.

[@catsupchutney]

I have encountered lousy ones that shattered over one winter, and good ones that last years. I'd expect if the NAPA type ties were just as good as metal one at lower cost, then Toyota would have made the switch in their OE part.

[@Tundraman-vn9uk]

Nice job my friend 👍🏻

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

I have to replace inner tie rod end on 1999 Toyota Corolla LE so I bought a new boot even though it isn't tore yet. Also have new outer tie rod end just in case.

[@Southern-Music]

What brand of cleaner was used to clean out old dirt and grease out of parts inside the rod and rack boot?

[@LAactor]

Sometimes you can do the metal clamp in a way to reuse it. But it is a risk and only to be done if no other clamps are available. The parts problem could be big. They say there are so many cargo freighters offshore in the largest ports around the coastlines. The government wants it this way to control us. I hear you about the shortage. That beer van behind you has been sitting there for many many days. I hope your neighbor who owns that can is not thinking you're taking his van and not working on it. The part is just not there! But some suggestion, next time put the wrenches opposite. The nut for this side higher and the inner rod lower and just push the wrenches together. It would be easier than pulling each one in opposite directions. Unless you like the feel of the torque that way. Maybe the suggestion can help someone else work easier.

[@dianemcginnis6163]

Hello my Toyota friend 🇺🇸 , when do I get to get oil changed ? RAV4 1999 .180.00 I have . Spark plugs ?

[@LAactor]

Toyota recommends 6 months or 5000 miles.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, very nice job.

[@josuaalbertsson2665]

I was just going to let someone else flush the clutch for me (I've had bad experience with that in the past) but if you make that video soon enough I'll try it myself again lol

[@halfinchholes88]

Thank you for making this video. I was able to EASILY replace both steering rack boots on my '03 Tacoma. The new boots came with plastic zip ties, but instead I used a couple Band-it clamps one the large ends. I was noticing your accent. Are you from the north west Germany of North Rhine-Westphalia?

[@Germanpilot223]

I am from that area and I live in the states. He is definitely not from there from the way he speaks. Maybe he's from eastern Europe.

[@williamtukeyjr3661]

Peter is the best.

[@floydstowe]

Great video I'm sure I will be doing mine in the future it's always good to see it done helps alot thanks

[@kenk3102]

...great DIY video Peter....thanks for posting... :)

[@victorramos3532]

Thank you👍👍👍

[@1972sparta]

Hello!...Thanks for your videos. What brand wrench is that single open end you are using?

[@foldingchaise8387]

Good Job , Peter, Thanks for the video !!!!

[@thokozanisimelane9553]

How do I adjust a steering play for a 1999 toyota 4runner 2.7liters?

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@trooper11c]

What grease did you use?

[@alanaho4915]

Good stuff! Can you do this with a 2007+ Tundra?

[@hokuspokus8947]

Exemplary! Thank you for sharing :)

[@brentnearhood8874]

Guaranteed 5 feet or 5 seconds, which ever comes first.

[@user-Random1]

Where are you guys located I would like to bring my Tacoma to you

[@andy-pd4eh]

nice job

[@outthereindustries7413]

Cheers Bro

[@Esteban_Herrera]

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[@LAactor]

He will move to a new one soon. Too much construction noise there now and bad inconsiderate neighbors.

[@billsimpson604]

The axle boots are torn too. All of them are too old to not change them all.

[@drawbridge611]

I know how the poor camera feels. When I was a little kid, my mother told me I was always getting in the way, too.

[@MyRcGoSlow]

My 03 is totally different lol RWD