How to Replace Rack and Pinion Assembly 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

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This video shows you how to install a rack and pinion assembly on your 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. The rack and pinion assembly transforms the turning motion of your steering wheel to the push and pull motions that turn the front wheels of your vehicle, as well as adding the power assistance. If the steering rack on your vehicle is leaking, or damaged in some way, you might need to replace it entirely.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1996 Toyota 4Runner
1997 Toyota 4Runner
1998 Toyota 4Runner
1999 Toyota 4Runner
2000 Toyota 4Runner
2001 Toyota 4Runner
2002 Toyota 4Runner
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oR5/1AXAA00020
• 17mm Flare Wrench
• 17mm Wrench 1aau.to/oUu/1AXAA00010
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/obpZ/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oaeu/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oaeu/1AXAA00043
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/onU/1AXAA00266
• Adjustable Wrench
• 1/2 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/oaeu/1AXAA00043
• 1/4 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/oa6v/1AXAA00017
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/obpZ/1AXAA00015
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obpZ/1AXAA00015
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaBk/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oYy/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oRH/1AXAA00343
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/oyt/1AXAA00320
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/o2K/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oSL/1AXAA00091
• Pick 1aau.to/oMU/1AXAA00037
• Reciprocating Saw
• Wheel Chocks
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[@FlorentinoRebuildingCo.5644]

Well I did it. I replaced the rack and pinion on my 4Runner as mentioned here in your comments section about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I literally had my laptop next to me as I replayed your video. Your torque specs call outs as you reassemble everything was indispensable and worked like a charm for me. My 4Runner came out great. Thank you, thank you , thank you. You are amazingly AWESOME.

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[@tonygrace2322]

Thank you very much for this great video! I called the local dealership and their estimate for this job was $1800 which meant it probaly would have been closer to $2000. After watching your video a few times, I decided to replace it myself. With some patience and many references back to the video, I was able to complete the Rack and Pinion replacement on my 1998 Toyota 4Runner over the weekend. The part and tools needed cost me about $600. The alignment afterwards cost me $120. Thank you very much for the knowledge and the huge savings!

[@FlorentinoRebuildingCo.5644]

I'll be replacing the rack n pinion on my 2001 4Runner in 2 weeks. I will use your video as my step by step. Very enjoyable video. Very thorough....so I subscribed to your channel.

[@davidl.579]

Nice grips on the line

[@user-xk3id2zp9n]

Being a mechanic and never doing one of these on a Toyota, your video is very detailed and instructive! Helped me do the job in about three hrs. Thanks for the video, and keep it up man!

[@davidl.579]

The line is flexible

[@clgoose1646]

Excellent video. Thanks! I also bought the VNSH holster. Looking forward to trying it out.

[@ronlullie7154]

Great video! A simple but very effective tutorial. Thanks!

[@brandtall9639]

How did you know it needed replacement?

[@dbm1productions]

Great video! Very detailed. Excellent lighting and camera placement. One of the best I have seen. Thanks!

[@zacharywarner1678]

Outstanding video thanku!

[@ferrarriohh]

This was a good crash course for me. A few yrs ago I had my old ‘99 RR body mated to a younger, rust free ‘01 rolling frame. Bought a new rack & pinion, in the quote my shop claimed I should get new outer tie rods. From this video, I’m really not seeing why. But I see I can pick them up much cheaper than what they tried to charge!

[@mimilove1300]

Awesome video. Very very detailed on every step-by-step. We were stuck on the installation and you helped us through. For sure subscribing to your channel!! 👍👍

[@grizzy909]

Are the torque specs the same for a Toyota Tacoma this year as well?

[@davmid]

Great video. Thanks for sharing it!

[@KM-yh4gh]

Excellent video...How may hour would you say it took you to complete the entire job I understand this is a video so an estimated time to do it? If an experienced mechanic were to do it, labor time? Thank you.. I am in the Houston area for any of you mechanic who knows how to do this and want to make extra money.

[@joelrush953]

Is this for a 2wd or 4wd, is there any difference in the two?

[@thediddlefiddler5569]

Im shopping for a Toyota tool kit to do this. Any recommentations?

[@92mazagua28]

Gracias ,thank you

[@swagyguy1013]

My steering wheel locks when i try to turn it

[@hmongBoYz]

Do you guys do 2003 4runner or 4th gen 4runner rack and pinions? I would love to see you guys show us how to replace them too.

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[@DanielMartinez-eh3rl]

Do y’all have a video on how to replace the charcoal canister on this model

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[@JoseGomez-tv4bb]

Good gob, thank

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[@rodolfomolina4623]

Este man el mismo que saco dise que es nuevo solo le paso el espray cromado ahi semira clarito talbez el ule nedro le cambio

[@efil4kizum]

2:17. ... WHAT!? Are you doing Here??

[@davidl.579]

Don't need the wood wood

[@user-ww7ts4wc9m]

Watching this made me cringe. So many things were done wrong it's pathetic. It would take me a half hour to explain everything. Do not try and do it his way!