Ah, ok, so I need to get the LX specific:
| 4425060120 | 1 | $ 955.66 | GEAR ASSEMBLY, POWER STEERING(FOR RACK & PINION) |
2006 LX470 Steering Rack OEM part number issue (2 Viewers)
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Its not so much the LX vs. Land Cruiser, but different Year Models use different steering racks because they changed the mounts. Mine is a '99 LX470, later year models used a rack that attaches a slightly different way. So the rack for mine would not fit yours.
Ah, ok, thanks for clarifying.
I just wanted to buy the Toyota part as it's much cheaper. I wonder if it's possible to find a remanufactured rack somewhere.....
Yeah I was in the same boat. You could look at the 2006 Land Cruiser rack as an option too. My issue was my Indy really stressed having the correct part for them to install. Since they were being gracious enough to let me supply the part (saved me over $1k) I figured I should just get the correct OEM part. The place confirmed using my VIN it was correct so be sure to buy from a place that will confirm that too.
Which one here did u get?
4425060120 - Lexus Gear assembly, power steering(for rack & | Bell Lexus North Scottsdale, Scottsdale AZ
Genuine Lexus Part # 4425060120 (4420060120, 44250-60120) - Gear assembly, power steering(for rack & pinion). Brakes, suspension. Fits LX 470. Ships from Bell Lexus North Scottsdale, Scottsdale AZ
parts.belllexusnorthscottsdale.com
Or this
4425060050 - Lexus Rack and Pinion. Steering, Gear, Suspension | Bell Lexus North Scottsdale, Scottsdale AZ
Genuine Lexus Part # 4425060050 (44250-60050) - Rack and Pinion. Steering, Gear, Suspension. Fits Land Cruiser, LX 470. Ships from Bell Lexus North Scottsdale, Scottsdale AZ
parts.belllexusnorthscottsdale.com
I have a 2006 land cruiser, Got the steering rack replaced. I paid $505 for labor to fix it which includes alignment. This also included the engine oil price as a little go in to top off what was lost. The coolant and the steering fluid I brought in to the shop. You need to do an alignment afterwards.
toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com
I paid $551 for my rack excluding shipping/tax. This thing does'nt include tie rod ends.
Tie rod ends, I bought extra, these include the NUT and the cotter pin.
RH 4504669205
LH 4504769115
For LX470 series, I heard because of the variable steering feature you have to buy a LX-only part which is more pricey. I would buy online from dealer parts store to shop around for best deal, not buy from your mechanic shop/dealership center as it will be super expensive. Try to shop around and buy it when parts dealers go on sale. You need find a mechanic willing to repair using parts you bring in, some don't.
For the labor install, you will need to do a few steps:
- Pressure hose gasket/washer thing, need to be replaced, (PART # 4432730030)
- O-ring for oil filter cooler housing will need to be replaced, my mechanic had to remove the oil filter to wiggle it out. Some may have other way to remove it without removing the oil filter. (PART # 1569250020)
- Coolant will leak when you remove the oil filter cooler housing, you need to top off the coolant. Coolant is expensive, when you remove the hose you should try to plug up the opened hose so it won't leak more. The oil filter housing is at the bottom of the engine so a lot will leak out unless you stop it. Or if you have a special tool to extra the coolant and use it again, or have a bucket to catch all the coolant without contaminating it.
- Some engine oil will leak when you remove the oil filter and oil filter cooler housing, need top up engine oil.
- Steering fluid will leak a lot when you remove this, need top up steering fluid ATF, I brought around 2 quarts. I recommend you just flush the whole steering fluid in the system and clean the fluid reservoir.
I didn't replace any other stuff like hoses, kept the original ones as they were still pliable and look okay.
After replacing, the LC steering feels solid and tighter, and the alignment helped a lot it's fully centered now.
44250-60100 | |
Gear Assembly Power Ste 44250-60100 | Ourisman Toyota of Richmond Online Parts
Gear Assembly Power Ste 44250-60100
toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com
Tie rod ends, I bought extra, these include the NUT and the cotter pin.
RH 4504669205
LH 4504769115
For LX470 series, I heard because of the variable steering feature you have to buy a LX-only part which is more pricey. I would buy online from dealer parts store to shop around for best deal, not buy from your mechanic shop/dealership center as it will be super expensive. Try to shop around and buy it when parts dealers go on sale. You need find a mechanic willing to repair using parts you bring in, some don't.
For the labor install, you will need to do a few steps:
- Pressure hose gasket/washer thing, need to be replaced, (PART # 4432730030)
- O-ring for oil filter cooler housing will need to be replaced, my mechanic had to remove the oil filter to wiggle it out. Some may have other way to remove it without removing the oil filter. (PART # 1569250020)
- Coolant will leak when you remove the oil filter cooler housing, you need to top off the coolant. Coolant is expensive, when you remove the hose you should try to plug up the opened hose so it won't leak more. The oil filter housing is at the bottom of the engine so a lot will leak out unless you stop it. Or if you have a special tool to extra the coolant and use it again, or have a bucket to catch all the coolant without contaminating it.
- Some engine oil will leak when you remove the oil filter and oil filter cooler housing, need top up engine oil.
- Steering fluid will leak a lot when you remove this, need top up steering fluid ATF, I brought around 2 quarts. I recommend you just flush the whole steering fluid in the system and clean the fluid reservoir.
I didn't replace any other stuff like hoses, kept the original ones as they were still pliable and look okay.
After replacing, the LC steering feels solid and tighter, and the alignment helped a lot it's fully centered now.
I did the 4425060120 as it fit my year LX (2006). The second one you posted is the earlier 1998-2002.
It did not.
