Play In Front Steering

[Mute916]

Hey All,

Think I may have found my issue on pulling when under acceleration and braking. Both sides have play in the Steering. It pull left but right side is worse. Here a link to the videos.

Please let me know if this is normal.

 

[Mute916]

Oh, I was installing OCD adjustable swaybar links when I checked this.

Have replaced everything front and back except Steering knuckles, tie rods, bearings, and steering rack

 

[SteveH]

I just determined that my inner TRE is shot on the driver's side and have play like yours, but perhaps less. I bought a MOOG aftermarket inner TRE ($43 vs. $150) and an OEM Toyota outer TRE (since it's only $50 at the dealer, and aftermarket ones were $36).

My truck has about 3/8" of steering wheel play when the engine is running and strangely zero play when the engine is off.

 

[SteveH]

I replaced my inner and outer TREs on both sides, got it aligned, and still have a bit of play in the wheel. I'm sure it's the steering rack, and I wonder if I can adjust the rack play like I did with my 3rd gen 4runner. The only other option is replacing the rack, of course.