ElitistK

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how do you guys get around the cluster of power steering fluid lines around the 2 bolts on the driver's side? I really don't want to take it off and then put it back on. also has anyone experienced extremely hard bushings that cannot be hammered out with a screwdriver?

ElitistK

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update: i'm going to get some grease and a pitman puller and access from the otherside. i will update tomorrow.

GSquicksilver

wait, does this mean TMengineering has them in stock then?

ElitistK

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i got these from sewell almost 6 months ago

GSteg

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If you weren't so far away from me, i'd help you out

4ntvings

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hehe, mine are collecting dust too. still want to get a hold of the control arm bushings too though...

GL kenny!

Alexus_300

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Contact Sewell lexus. They have the LCA bushings in stock the last time I checked.

ElitistK

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i > bushings

details after i shower =)

GSteg

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lol. i take it that it's complete?

ElitistK

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ok i left my usb upload cord at work so no pics until monday.

pitman tierod puller is your best friend if you are a DIYer. I pushed out the bottom one straight on (from rear to front of the car), but the top one requires to be pushed out at a sharp upward angle (from front towards the rear of the car). I cleaned the steering rack bushing housing to make sure the new bushings slide in smoothly along with some grease. I also greased the bolts and inner metal tube.

The bottom bolt can be tightened with 1 feet socket wrench with 4" extension. The top bolt should be tightened with a breaker wrench (3 feet) with a 5" extension to clear all the power steering lines. The bolts are the same size and length, so i still can't figure out why the top bolt requires more torque to screw in.

Once again, thanks you Henry for your insights and DIY guide.

wowitztai

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i notice people doing steering rack bushings..whys that? do they go bad/

GSteg

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They get soft over the years. Your steering rack will be moving around when you're driving/steering.

If you have a lot of miles, you'll definitely notice the difference.

PHML

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I still gotta do both control arms and steering rack bushings....been sitting in the garage for 1+ yrs.

Pete