Removing steering rack

[Caveman Cruiser]

OK I screwed up Just when I thought the tough part is behind me! Managed to cross thread the hydraulic line into the rack. I think this is the inlet to the rack so it must be a high pressure line?
I damaged at least 4 threads, the bolt on the line seems to be fine.
Is there anyway to salvage this brand new rack?

 

[TimCFJ40]

OK I screwed up Just when I thought the tough part is behind me! Managed to cross thread the hydraulic line into the rack. I think this is the inlet to the rack so it must be a high pressure line?
I damaged at least 4 threads, the bolt on the line seems to be fine.
Is there anyway to salvage this brand new rack?

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I'd see if you can get a tap for that fitting and carefully chase the threads in the rack. This may be really challenging because you're doing it in the same position that caused you to cross thread the fitting. Then reinstall. Those threads retain the fitting, but don't provide sealing, the seal is at the bottom of the bore and the end of the hose, so it shouldn't leak after you get it threaded in correctly as long as there are enough threads remaining to hold the joint.

 

[CanadianRockyCruiser]

OK I screwed up Just when I thought the tough part is behind me! Managed to cross thread the hydraulic line into the rack. I think this is the inlet to the rack so it must be a high pressure line?
I damaged at least 4 threads, the bolt on the line seems to be fine.
Is there anyway to salvage this brand new rack?

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If the tap doesn't work, a thread insert or helicoil might save the day.

 

[Caveman Cruiser]

Would anyone know the thread size by any chance?

 

[turbo8]

Would anyone know the thread size by any chance?

The high pressure side (smaller connection) appears to be M16-1.5.

The return side has a 15.45mm internal diameter and a 1.5mm pitch. Would toyota put a M17 connection on there?

 

[Caveman Cruiser]

Thank you