Toyota 4 Runner Power Steering Rack Replacement (Part 1)

[drthrift035]

I noticed there was some difficulty in removing the power steering rack. If you cut it you can remove it in a fraction of the time instead of fighting with it. Please let me know what you think.

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[dreamer2355]

Thats all fine and dandy but if you have to cut it to remove it, how are you going to install the new one?

Its better to take the extra steps to remove as many obstacles as possible as it will be more helpful in the installation of the new rack.

[college man]

good point dreamerC8-)

[619DioFan]

Have to agree with dreamer. plus , if you ” cut up ” the old rack to remove it you will not be able to get your core charge back ( providing you are installing a new unit that requires a core charge ) that could be a substantial amount of lost money.

[EricTheCarGuy]

Define ‘cut’.

[dreamer2355]

Quoted From 619DioFan:

Have to agree with dreamer. plus , if you ” cut up ” the old rack to remove it you will not be able to get your core charge back ( providing you are installing a new unit that requires a core charge ) that could be a substantial amount of lost money.

Good point! I forgot about the core charge!

[drthrift035]

Thanks to everyone. I have to admit I was not thinking properly when I said to cut it. Thanks for straightening me out.

[EricTheCarGuy]

It wouldn’t be easy to cut anyway, that’s hardened steal we’re talking about, it would probably take longer to cut than remove it. Don’t even think about a torch as we’re talking about flammable hydraulic fluid possibly under pressure. This still leaves the problem of installing the ‘uncut’ new part after the old part is removed. Sometimes you just have to do it the ‘hard’ way but I don’t blame your line of thinking as that is where creative solutions are born.

[drthrift035]

Thanks for the comment Eric. What you said makes perfect sense.

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