Alright, I have read 10000 posts on this issue and I have replaced the ball joints, outer tie rod ends, #1 and #2 control arms. I can't get the jam nut off to tighten the rack and it seems like the rack bushings are fine. My symptom (this is where I could not find a thread) is that SOMETIMES when I step on the brakes, the steering wheel shakes quite a bit. I hesitate to think that it's the rotors because it doesn't happen all the time. What are your thoughts? PS, no shake while driving at all, although I do seem to correct the steering at highway speeds more than I would like.

 

Could be a bad tire, uneven tire wear or something. Just a thought.

 

I should add too, all new tires and alignment done. I even rotated the tires just to rule that out.

 

I am having a similar problem. I will occasionally get a shake. I ordered some FIGS #2 Caster Arm bushings and steering rack bushings that came in yesterday. I am hoping those will clear it up, but it sounds like you already tried that

 

happens when you step on the brakes, check the brake components.

 

It happened to mines to.u have to resurface the rotors..I took it in and they fixed problem..I go to LEX auto in miami fl

 

The specialize in LEXUS..thats the only place I car my Lexi.great people and very honest. And cheaper than stealership.

 

could be warped rotors if they have never been changed.. and the nut on the steering rack is the pre-tensioner nut and you only turn that about 1/8 to 1/4 turn.. you don't take that off

 

I'm shocked all these people didnt tell you this already except for chico: it is 1000000% your rotors, do NOT resurface them, thats very unsafe and it decreases the braking power. Just buy new rotors and feel the amazing difference! You can even buy the autozone rotors, anything is better then resurfacing them, dont cheap out on this, ive been there done that. For the price of resurfacing rotors you can buy brand new rotors from autozone. Buy new rotors and you'll be all set! Make sure you get brand new pads as well. You CANT put used pads on new rotors!! If your not trying to spend that much just start with the front rotors and pads and get to the rear another time, only the front can cause the shaking.

 

Just out of curiousity how much did you pay to resurface the rotors?

 

Thanks guys, rotors will be next on the list. And just to clarify, I know that rack bolt only tightens 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. I was referring to getting the jam nut loose.