Whats the name of this part and is it replaceable? - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

Tacomasr4me · #1 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 04:23 PM

As the title says. the steering part that comes from the rack. With the rubber boot on it. There is some slack in the steering and it is coming from inside that boot area. Is there a bushing or nut I can replace/tighten?

rogernf · #2 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 04:33 PM

that is a sway bar link. the rubber bushing appears tired. easily replaced,if you can find urethane is better, but rubber is fine. rogernf

rogernf · #3 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 04:36 PM

That is a sway bar link. the bushing is rubber and easily replaced. rubber is ok,but urethane is better. rogernf

Tacomasr4me · #4 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 04:49 PM

Read the question again. Its the link from the tie rod to the steering rack. What is that called? Its hidden under that boot.

Xander1281 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 04:53 PM

On the ends of the steering rack are inner and outer tie rods. Looks like your problem is with the inner tire rod.

HOGWILD · #6 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 05:40 PM

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/...a/04500510.pdf
ya need to take boot apart and check the rack where the tie rod connects and pray it is not the rack! tie rods are affordable and racks are not!! Good Luck!!

Tacomasr4me · #7 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 05:45 PM

Thanks for reply
inner tierod is the name of it. Someone else emailed me the name. But mine are tight.

Its coming from the lock on the steering wheel and the rubber bushings holding rack on. I just took it apart and looked at it real good with someone rocking the tire. I am picky about my junk and dont like loose crap. So all is good again.