2005 Lexus ES330 - Steering Rack Replacement - Part 1
Channel: HouseCallAutoRepair
Date: 01/11/2020

Power Steering Rack Replacement on a 2005 Lexus ES330 out in a dirt driveway...
Customer complaint: Stiff steering. I diagnosed the steering issue and found that the steering was indeed a bit stiffer than it should have been, but got easier as it warmed up... Turning from lock to lock, on the ground and in the air, was noticeable stiffer when it was cold. There was no noise from any component, except for a very light whine from the steering pump when it was held at either full lock position. Being that it did move lock to lock without too much effort, I suspected that it was weak or sticking valving, in the rack.
In Part 1 I struggle a bit with the mounting bolts, try an "internet tip" that fails, but quickly come up with another, that anyone would have somewhere around the house, to serve the purpose. The rack is centered, drained, and removed. I had to special order some parts, and then pick up where I left off...  After confirming the NEW rack is centered, the new rack goes in without too much struggle, and I leave off with the tie rod end re-installation, to return in Part 2
In Part 2, I complete the install and examine my work, verify all is good and take it out for the heart racing, test drive... NOT COOL!!!

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