Originally Posted by jaaa

thought this video might help some of you. Not an ls400- but it is a Lexus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPWPLJ6J5qg&t=1461s

Originally Posted by crcuevas

Hi all,

I need to replace my inner tie rod (but the manual calls it a "rack". Is this hard to DIY?

I just got the outter tie rod replaced and the mechanic didn't say anything about the inner one. Now it needs to be replaced.

Any help would be great!

Chuck

Originally Posted by Dereke

its not hard and its not called a rack.. its an inner tie rod. the rack is the steering rack. my best advice is get a nice big heavy adjustable wrench and hammer and go get replacement inner tie rods so you know what you are trying to get off.

Originally Posted by denverdog

you need to get clear on whether he said to replace the inner tie rod, or the steering rack. is it a problem with leaking? that is the rack. it's a big deal. if it is a problem with the links being worn, but not the leaking, it may well be the inner tie rod. and there are inner tie rods and outer tie rods on both sides, not to mention ball joints and upper control arms. if you are going to do the work, or have it done, thing about replacing all the steering components that are worn. they generally wear out as a set.

but don't just start buying parts until you really know what parts need replacing. this is analogous to the "measure twice, cut once" saying.