snydertalo

This is mostly a thread to ensure that I haven't missed anything.

My steering gear is definitely shot...the boots on both sides are ripped and one is leaking. 115k miles.

What I plan to buy:
Per this TSB and parts list I need:
44250-48120 - steering gear
4546009060 x2 - outer tie rod ends (researching need)
95381-03025 - cotter pins
- http://lexus.sewellparts.com/pdf/L-SB-0107-12.pdf
- http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X350-2007.html

I plan to buy them from here:
- http://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.c...ota/442500e012
- http://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.c...str=4546009060
- http://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.c...tr=95381-03025

44250-48120 is the *new* steering gear which replaced the one that is currently in my car. Per the first Toyota link, 44250-0E012 replaces 44250-4090 and 44250-48120.

The only consumables I will be getting are PB Blaster and power steering fluid (DOT ?X? / looking up)

I will be following these instructions:
- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...mselves-2.html
- | Ignore the fact it's for a Civic. The procedure should be pretty close to the same.

After all back together, I will get an alignment.





Is there anything I am missing?

**EDIT - I don't know how to not embed the youtube video.

snydertalo

For anyone else who needs to do this:

Remove wheels

Remove the outer tie rods from the wheel

Go underneath the car

Remove the skid plating

Unbolt the front sway bar (need to do this to remove bolts holding in steering gear)

Remove connectors to steering gear and let drain, ~5 min

Fight with steering gear and sway bar.

Swear.

Fight some more with the gear and bar to finally remove.

On the new one, ensure there is a line/marking/paint that shows where center is.

Fight to put it back in.

Center the steering wheel.
- Strap it in or get someone you trust. My helper locked it in a a quarter turn. This added two hours to uninstall and re-install.

Bolt everything back up.

Get an alignment or align yourself using the jack stand & string method.