Description
Heading: Genuine Toyota Steering Rack Housing Guide & End Sub-Assembly – Part No. 45504-35031
Overview:
Restore firm steering precision, stop unwanted front-end play, and eliminate looseness in your steering gear with the Genuine Toyota Steering Rack Housing Guide Sub-Assembly (45504-35031). This factory-original steering gear guide (also known as the rack guide / end sub-assembly No. 2) maintains ideal internal preload pressure on your power steering rack and pinion shaft. First of all, it utilizes precision factory metallurgy to absorb operational shocks and support smooth lateral movement. In addition, this internal support guide prevents unwanted gear deflection during sharp turns or rough terrain. Because of this, your vehicle delivers immediate steering response without wandering across lanes. Consequently, you can completely eliminate front suspension clunks, steering wheel vibration, and uneven tire tread wear caused by worn steering rack components.
Key Benefits:
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Restores Tight Steering Feel: To begin with, replacing a worn or scored internal rack guide with this brand-new original part restores firm steering feedback. As a result, your vehicle handles turns predictably without slop or extra wheel correction.
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Prevents Power Gear Binding & Wear: Additionally, the precision tolerances keep the rack gear properly meshed with the pinion gear. Therefore, it prevents uneven teeth wear, metal shavings, and internal fluid bypass issues.
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Built to Withstand Off-Road Impacts: Moreover, Toyota builds this component using high-density alloy materials. Thus, it stands up to harsh off-road trail conditions, potholes, and heavy front axle loads without cracking or deforming.
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Exact Drop-In OEM Fitment: Most importantly, this is an official original equipment manufacturer part engineered to exact factory dimensions. So, the thread pitch, housing dimensions, and internal seat profile align effortlessly during installation.
Specifications:
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Part Number: 45504-35031 / 4550435031
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Replaces Previous Part Numbers: 45504-35030 / 4550435030
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Part Description: End Sub-Assembly, Steering Rack, No. 2 / Rack Housing Guide
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Condition: Brand New, Genuine OEM Toyota
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Application: Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Housing
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Item Weight: Approximately 0.55 Pounds (0.25 kgs)
Key Vehicle Compatibility:
Specially engineered for Toyota 4WD, PreRunner, and Land Cruiser Prado platforms, including:
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Toyota Tacoma (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 4WD & 2WD PreRunner models — 2.4L L4, 2.7L L4, and 3.4L V6)
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Toyota 4Runner (2001, 2002 SR5 & Limited models — 3.4L V6)
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado / 90 Series (Compatible J90 / J95 chassis configurations)
