I once changed the power steering rack on my father in laws Buick Century. I did it on the ground with hydraulic jack assist. Took me 5.5 hrs. to do it, a professional mechanic can do it in less than a hour or he's losing money. Of course they have a lift, but still this is a Mother of a job. Raymond makes it look easy.
Thank you Ray for fixing the Rav4 I greatly appreciate the job that you did. It was Fantastic now no more noise and the steering is much tighter now every one is Happy.
We remember when you were a little socket and look at you now a full 21mm socket. Congratulations, but now, it’s on to a million subscribers. It’s hell being the boss. 😊
Must be a common issue. Our 2008 Rav4 has had a steering knock since 150K miles. I replaced the tie rod ends and checked for play in the steering linkage to the rack, it must be the rack, good to see this is pretty easy to do on this vehicle. Thanks for the video!
Another good mechanic-ing video Ray. Now you have Troy helping you, your shop can focus on the interesting things others are probably not prepared to put the necessary time to. It should be future-proof as battery cars sneakily try to displace the ones with real engines from the roads. and people like you know bow to keep them going and going.
Ray, this is the first time I am commenting, I have been watching your videos from the beginning and just love them. I am retired now as 30 year plumbing contractor from O'Fallon Illinois. You will do good on your own. Thanks for the videos 😊
i worked as a mechanic many years ago with no impact tools (air or battery) and no jack stands and not even a floor jack! no air comprssor nothing, only hand tools. you guys have a real shop with every tool you need. that is so much easier than when i was fixing stuff.
Ray, those cotter pins are split pins, here in the UK🇬🇧. Cotter pins are the wedge shaped bolts that fix pedle shanks to pedle cranks on push bikes😉😉👍😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I hope you realize the positive impact you have on many lives. There are a great number of families now that can’t afford new vehicles as of now. Keep on keeping on Rainman!
Ah ha !! There it is the fabled comment about the illusive alignment rack. I remember you saying in an earlier video how costly such things were. Great to see the business has gotten to a point where you can entertain such ideas👍👍. Keep up the great work Ray loving the daily uploads. Cheers
that underbody is so clean for a 2011. here in rust belt i'm doing this for a 2010, but i'm also restoring the car one part a time before the rest of it rots.
You just made my day Ray! I've been watching your channel for a while now and I finally get to see a RAV4 :D I drive 2006 2.2 diesel one with almost 190k miles and I like doing work on the car and youtube has been indispensable for this. I was always hoping to have something from you for my baby! cheers!
You are good man Ray. I am surprised the RAV4 needed a rack so early. The steering on my 25yr old no rust Sienna 168k had a slight click 7yrs ago when I took possession 119k I have held it in check. 1st never change all the fluid in an old R&P The click will be worse and accelerate wear. I removed the power steering fluid from the reservoir, and refilled the tank with Lucas! I added 1/2 bottle of AT205 seal polymer to prevent future seal leaks. It's time to install new PS hoses, before rubber deterioration inside the hoses wrecks my rack.
Hi all. Great video. Many thanks for this hard work. Can you tell us where was the problem, please? Will be nice to know if we can see the problem and not change the entire part.
New isnt always the same as good. Have a car that original exhaust lasted 13 years, aftermarket lasted 1 year 11 months, then the back muffler fell off due to rust. Insane.
the mounts’ center bolt has to go in first any little twist will keep it from threading through to the fixed nut. great job with the task and video. rubber boots are always such a difficult to get things lined up. it is always easier to take apart then put back together you did a great job setting the tie rod ends length . can not wait for you to have a wheel alignment equipment in house! remember you have a great day!
Ray has done this several times before when he worked at the other shop......🤦🏻♂ If he left the mount loose after beginning the vertical bolts, then inserting the center bolt would've been so much easier. He's not focused on finishing that he looses sight. It happens to so many technicians.
Nice job Ray, I was just thinking that you should have started all the bolts before tightening and then you loosened them and it all fell into place. Nice to see that you don’t edit certain things out, it shows even you can have something not work out the first time. That’s a great trait that you’re willing to share with us.
Great show Ray the zip ties on the steering boot was the only thing I didn't see, I suppose it doesn't matter because they weren't on before. But knowing you they were done.
outer vs inner replacements I'll generally let it slide if the outers were replaced in the last 2-3 years or 30k miles knocking, I had that with a torn column coupling, was the rubber kind, let it go till it got the knock both ways xD
I was working on my 99 Suburban and noticed the clamp for the kill people bolt was stripped. I drilled the thread's out and put a grade 8 bolt through it and used blue thread lock on it. Now it's better than stock.
Very much enjoy your videos. Amazing camerawork, Well lit, Fantastic Banter. Love it! When a bolt or pin won't go in after a few minutes (i.e. at 24 to 28 min), using a phone camera or boroscope to look into hole / nut to see bolt/pin alignment as you wiggle it is often well and truly worth the effort. The 'don't fully tighten any bolts until all bolts are started' principle (28 min) is a lesson I have to relearn every few years.
Hi Raymond best wishes have a great weekend from Declan in Ireland 👍👍 I quick question for you with all the great comments you do two things I have to ask I love the word gravity ❤️❤️ but in English lingo what is the phrase beautimas trying to picture what the word is cheers Declan 👍👍
Ray, I enjoy your videos very much. I like the lightness of your mood, sense of humor and perspectives. I find myself saying out loud at times 'seriously?' when I am working on my own car. And, truthfully, I have learned a lot from you. That being said, has anyone ever told you that you sound like kermit the frog at times?
There is stub shaft that attaches to the rack and can be removed from the steering shaft from the inside. Much easier to leave the stub shaft on and drop it with the rack then fighting the boot to get it lined up
Thanks Ray for the effort of demostrating the fault to us the viewers!! Also the perspective gives some insight that the stone cutting facility actually makes sense (use as much of the land as possible). Do I spy a new car rack on the recovery vehicle?
Good camera detail about what to do, but, I see more mechanics that don't believe in proper torquing per manufacturer's instructions. Not only that, the sub-frame & cross member assembly is has several bolts to be torqued with the weight of the vehicle on it, per Toyota service manual otherwise premature wear will occur to suspension parts. Can do it with vehicle lowered onto front wheel ramps and just use a creeper for final torquing.
A little fight from the motor mount... I forget the term gm used, but certain bolts had a nose on them with threads rolled all the way - they would grab, locate, and self center in situations like this, Clever stuff.
Adam Savage had either the kill people bolt or something just as important fail once. By that time, he was basically a stunt driver. He managed to turn on emergency lights and siren he happened to have before it stopped moving. Still terrifying. Bet his daughter remembers this vividly.
It's not just personal preference. A large part of many part's value lies in the labor needed to replace it. So unless the part is immortal or really expensive in it's own right, go ahead and replace it.
Ive heard this on a car before and i belive it was on a used car dealers lot, or something i was working on i never gave it a second thought. Just turn the stereo up louder it goes away, if its louder then the music its time to fix it. Of if thd car breaks down completely, untill the parts totally dead its still got some use in it. Thats why my audio system plays at 120db spl or more.
Hey, 2014 Toyota Rav4 178K I have a 2014 toyota rav4 where I replaced both the inner and outer tie rods. The wheel still feels sloppy, but the tie rods are tight. Here is the part that confuses me... once you turn the car on the wheel is no longer sloppy. The car has a electric rack and pinion. Thank you
Did you forget the rule of don't tighten fasteners till all are started, like torque converter. Rookie mistakes that we all make. We see Troy (?) working in background on the last couple of videos. Are you letting him work on his own now without video time?
Ey guys this subframe lowering is maybe only for the big v6 models with automatic transmission? Ore i must do this also with my smaller 2.0 gasoline 16valve version?
Thanks ray as always with you a totally enjoyable video, and loved the ease of replacing the power steering in the Rav 4, Toyota sure know how to think ahead sometimes. Have a superb weekend with your beloved family see you next week and wish troy AKA "The Shadow" an enjoyable one as well. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖
Kudos to Ray for always trying to give us the best camera views.
Even though we were all floppy and stumbling about.
We'll try harder next time, Ray!
Collectively less wobble pop while watching could do the trick :--)
I once changed the power steering rack on my father in laws Buick Century. I did it on the ground with hydraulic jack assist. Took me 5.5 hrs. to do it, a professional mechanic can do it in less than a hour or he's losing money. Of course they have a lift, but still this is a Mother of a job. Raymond makes it look easy.
Thank you Ray for fixing the Rav4 I greatly appreciate the job that you did. It was Fantastic now no more noise and the steering is much tighter now every one is Happy.
What a clean underside. Warp speed Captain
Congrats on passing 500k subscribers!
We remember when you were a little socket and look at you now a full 21mm socket. Congratulations, but now, it’s on to a million subscribers. It’s hell being the boss. 😊
As much as you drop us your lucky we don't file workman's comp lol
I did have a headache after watching him drop us. 👳🏻♂️
@@CSmith-oz4wp this is the reply section, so you just replied to my comment and Ray may not see your comment.
@@pyro323 I know, I was just making a comment back on what you said. I thought what you said was funny.
Hey Ray, great video. You were right about that rack. It was pretty easy compared to some you've had to deal with. Cheers!
Must be a common issue. Our 2008 Rav4 has had a steering knock since 150K miles. I replaced the tie rod ends and checked for play in the steering linkage to the rack, it must be the rack, good to see this is pretty easy to do on this vehicle. Thanks for the video!
Another good mechanic-ing video Ray. Now you have Troy helping you, your shop can focus on the interesting things others are probably not prepared to put the necessary time to. It should be future-proof as battery cars sneakily try to displace the ones with real engines from the roads. and people like you know bow to keep them going and going.
Ray, this is the first time I am commenting, I have been watching your videos from the beginning and just love them. I am retired now as 30 year plumbing contractor from O'Fallon Illinois. You will do good on your own. Thanks for the videos 😊
Another great video Ray glad Troy is helping out now we can get more clicks and more popping the hood 👍👍
i worked as a mechanic many years ago with no impact tools (air or battery) and no jack stands and not even a floor jack! no air comprssor nothing, only hand tools.
you guys have a real shop with every tool you need. that is so much easier than when i was fixing stuff.
Ray, those cotter pins are split pins, here in the UK🇬🇧. Cotter pins are the wedge shaped bolts that fix pedle shanks to pedle cranks on push bikes😉😉👍😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I hope you realize the positive impact you have on many lives. There are a great number of families now that can’t afford new vehicles as of now. Keep on keeping on Rainman!
Well he's not in charge of the United States...If you know what I mean
@@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt He's not?
500,000!!!!!!!! Well done buddy. Here’s to 1 mil. Dave Birmingham England
I guess I missed the part where Ray tightened the pinch bolt and zip-tied the rubber dust boot.
He didn't remove the jackstand either.
Ah ha !! There it is the fabled comment about the illusive alignment rack.
I remember you saying in an earlier video how costly such things were.
Great to see the business has gotten to a point where you can entertain such ideas👍👍.
Keep up the great work Ray loving the daily uploads.
Cheers
that underbody is so clean for a 2011.
here in rust belt i'm doing this for a 2010, but i'm also restoring the car one part a time before the rest of it rots.
Good to see you back! Hope youre feeling better.
Easy peasy steering rack repair on these good video @Rainman Ray's Repairs
You just made my day Ray! I've been watching your channel for a while now and I finally get to see a RAV4 :D I drive 2006 2.2 diesel one with almost 190k miles and I like doing work on the car and youtube has been indispensable for this. I was always hoping to have something from you for my baby! cheers!
You are good man Ray. I am surprised the RAV4 needed a rack so early. The steering on my 25yr old no rust Sienna 168k had a slight click 7yrs ago when I took possession 119k I have held it in check. 1st never change all the fluid in an old R&P The click will be worse and accelerate wear. I removed the power steering fluid from the reservoir, and refilled the tank with Lucas! I added 1/2 bottle of AT205 seal polymer to prevent future seal leaks. It's time to install new PS hoses, before rubber deterioration inside the hoses wrecks my rack.
Congratulations on your 500k. Keep up the excellent work Sir.
Hi all. Great video. Many thanks for this hard work. Can you tell us where was the problem, please?
Will be nice to know if we can see the problem and not change the entire part.
Mate you have the best attitude. Love your work and your stile and let's not forget your videos. You rock.
Have a great day Ray. I did, I bought a big load of Mopar parts today
New isnt always the same as good. Have a car that original exhaust lasted 13 years, aftermarket lasted 1 year 11 months, then the back muffler fell off due to rust. Insane.
Yes! We got a rain man repair video today!! Woo Hoo
the mounts’ center bolt has to go in first any little twist will keep it from threading through to the fixed nut.
great job with the task and video. rubber boots are always such a difficult to get things lined up. it is always
easier to take apart then put back together you did a great job setting the tie rod ends length . can not wait
for you to have a wheel alignment equipment in house! remember you have a great day!
Ray has done this several times before when he worked at the other shop......🤦🏻♂ If he left the mount loose after beginning the vertical bolts, then inserting the center bolt would've been so much easier. He's not focused on finishing that he looses sight. It happens to so many technicians.
Nice job Ray, I was just thinking that you should have started all the bolts before tightening and then you loosened them and it all fell into place. Nice to see that you don’t edit certain things out, it shows even you can have something not work out the first time. That’s a great trait that you’re willing to share with us.
Great show Ray the zip ties on the steering boot was the only thing I didn't see, I suppose it doesn't matter because they weren't on before. But knowing you they were done.
I know torque limiters get a lot of hate but they are absolutely necessary if you want to preserve the studs on your wheel hubs.
outer vs inner replacements I'll generally let it slide if the outers were replaced in the last 2-3 years or 30k miles
knocking, I had that with a torn column coupling, was the rubber kind, let it go till it got the knock both ways xD
I was working on my 99 Suburban and noticed the clamp for the kill people bolt was stripped. I drilled the thread's out and put a grade 8 bolt through it and used blue thread lock on it. Now it's better than stock.
Have you seen you can now get full alignment gear that works with an existing 2 post lift?
Very much enjoy your videos. Amazing camerawork, Well lit, Fantastic Banter. Love it!
When a bolt or pin won't go in after a few minutes (i.e. at 24 to 28 min), using a phone camera or boroscope to look into hole / nut to see bolt/pin alignment as you wiggle it is often well and truly worth the effort.
The 'don't fully tighten any bolts until all bolts are started' principle (28 min) is a lesson I have to relearn every few years.
Hi Raymond best wishes have a great weekend from Declan in Ireland 👍👍 I quick question for you with all the great comments you do two things I have to ask I love the word gravity ❤️❤️ but in English lingo what is the phrase beautimas trying to picture what the word is cheers Declan 👍👍
Perhaps he has combined Spanish and English words? Más = more & Beautiful What do you think?
Thanks a million. I just did my 2013 scion TC and it was the same thing.
Ray, I enjoy your videos very much. I like the lightness of your mood, sense of humor and perspectives. I find myself saying out loud at times 'seriously?' when I am working on my own car. And, truthfully, I have learned a lot from you. That being said, has anyone ever told you that you sound like kermit the frog at times?
Congrats on the half a million ray
We advise to lubricate all bolts before reinstall its
There is stub shaft that attaches to the rack and can be removed from the steering shaft from the inside. Much easier to leave the stub shaft on and drop it with the rack then fighting the boot to get it lined up
V6 RAV4 powwa!! Also nice to see the control arms have a hole for subframe bolt access.
REEEEEEEEEE....from the guy whjo preaches "never tighten them up b4 they r ALL in!" lol
Just pulled the injectors on my Cummins and waiting for the new ones to show up so I'm watching the Ray.
Thanks for the video Ray keep up the great work 👍❤️❤️ it have a great day. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed ❤️❤️👍.
Same issue with my LS430, it seems, because new tie rods did nothing.
Thank you for displaying a sense of value for the properly spoken language..
Good to know now I got the same issue with my Camry I was thinking something is loose but nah
Great job ray. I really like watching ur videos have for a very long time now. And congrats on ur success keep up the hard work bud
Yeah that was a good tutorial video, Blessings to your Family and shop🙏👍
Did you put a tie on the steering booth? Did not see in the video
good job on keeping it Posi🤘
Finally
Someone else calling it a cotter key
Don’t get to see Ray work on too many Toyotas. Thanks for another informative video.
Nice job as always Master Ray👍👍👍👍
Excellent job as usual have a great weekend
Hi great video, where was the part ordered looking to replace the same part
I had a 05 150 that had that problem. Drove it like that for probably 10 years.
true, the cheap $150 aftermarket rack may last a year only.
@@forgetfulme1719 it was the original that came new in the truck.
Thanks Ray for the effort of demostrating the fault to us the viewers!! Also the perspective gives some insight that the stone cutting facility actually makes sense (use as much of the land as possible). Do I spy a new car rack on the recovery vehicle?
Yes - you must've missed the video when it was put there!!
Glad to see feeling better Ray.keep making it happen.
I'm looking at buying an impact gun soon. As I can only afford one at a time, what size drive would you reccommend? I was thinking 1/2".
I just purchased a milwaukee fuel M18 2767-20. Good dimensions and powerful. 👍
My last two wheel alignments were by my own eyes, and were better than local professional.
Was missing g ur videos glad u are back
Electric assist makes thinks so much easier and cleaner to remove and install @Rainman Ray's Repairs
Yeah it's kinda weird not having to deal with power steering fluid anymore
@@donniev8181 lots of vehicles has power steering or atf fluid still
Ray this is off topic but I can't wait for a new Mazda with the rotary assist motor to come through the shop.
Pretty amazing that at least one manufacturer puts wrench passages in the structure.
That is Toyota Engineering for you. Zee Germans think otherwise.....
Another awesome steering gear replacement
Good camera detail about what to do, but, I see more mechanics that don't believe in proper torquing per manufacturer's instructions. Not only that, the sub-frame & cross member assembly is has several bolts to be torqued with the weight of the vehicle on it, per Toyota service manual otherwise premature wear will occur to suspension parts. Can do it with vehicle lowered onto front wheel ramps and just use a creeper for final torquing.
On the door it says it's Limited - by what I wonder?
Milwaukee high torque impact works really good just food for thought
Good day to you Ray 🌄
Hi Ray you you tell me what make is your long ratcheting box wrenches you use in your videos
Ray, have you ever worked with old-school alignment tables and stringers? Maybe you can do alignments that way?
You gave me a good laugh when you said "Lube". Never lose that sense of humour, and I say that as a 57 year old guy. Keep up the good work.
We use a lot of lube made by Fuchs. Yeah…it gets a lot of mileage.
putting new parts on old is exactly what repair is !
🤣
How often are you required to inspect and test the lifts, does Fla have safety code stuff for this kind of stuff?
A little fight from the motor mount... I forget the term gm used, but certain bolts had a nose on them with threads rolled all the way - they would grab, locate, and self center in situations like this, Clever stuff.
Adam Savage had either the kill people bolt or something just as important fail once.
By that time, he was basically a stunt driver. He managed to turn on emergency lights and siren he happened to have before it stopped moving.
Still terrifying. Bet his daughter remembers this vividly.
Button on steering wheel activated the phone dial?
It's not just personal preference.
A large part of many part's value lies in the labor needed to replace it. So unless the part is immortal or really expensive in it's own right, go ahead and replace it.
Excellent job Ray. 👏.
Alignment machine should fit over where you demoed the wall.
Congrats Ray and family
@27:59 I was shouting "loosen up the four bolts"!! Then @28:10 you were listening to me!! Then @ 28:33, Eureka!!! Success!! Oh how sweet!!!
paranormal
Troy Unit seems to be a pretty cool guy.
Looks like your 'eyecrometer' worked for the alignment. ;)
Never run a nyloc nut down with a drill or impact. The speed heats up the nylon insert and can deform them and make them ineffective.
Could use an oval nut instead, no?
Ive heard this on a car before and i belive it was on a used car dealers lot, or something i was working on i never gave it a second thought.
Just turn the stereo up louder it goes away, if its louder then the music its time to fix it.
Of if thd car breaks down completely, untill the parts totally dead its still got some use in it.
Thats why my audio system plays at 120db spl or more.
maybe last sound u hear.
howd you re attach the rubber boot for the steering shaft? cant get it to seat back into the firewall
Hey, 2014 Toyota Rav4 178K
I have a 2014 toyota rav4 where I replaced both the inner and outer tie rods. The wheel still feels sloppy, but the tie rods are tight.
Here is the part that confuses me... once you turn the car on the wheel is no longer sloppy.
The car has a electric rack and pinion.
Thank you
Ridgid makes a high torque 1500ftlb gun. It's great for the stubborn stuff
Would this sound only occur when steering or would it also happen when running over a bump with one wheel? Similar to a bad sway bar bushing
Ray I absolutely love you content!!
Did you forget the rule of don't tighten fasteners till all are started, like torque converter. Rookie mistakes that we all make. We see Troy (?) working in background on the last couple of videos. Are you letting him work on his own now without video time?
would u buy the Miata fixed by unsupervised, unknown experienced Grasshopper?
Don't you have any mirrors on extended sticks that would help you see that engine mount bolt
I was thinkung the same thing. Or a tiny camera on a stick.
Ey guys this subframe lowering is maybe only for the big v6 models with automatic transmission? Ore i must do this also with my smaller 2.0 gasoline 16valve version?
great work ray
Thanks ray as always with you a totally enjoyable video, and loved the ease of replacing the power steering in the Rav 4, Toyota sure know how to think ahead sometimes. Have a superb weekend with your beloved family see you next week and wish troy AKA "The Shadow" an enjoyable one as well.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖
The best nickname! …or maybe “Shadow Module.” All of Ray’s associates need to be “Units,” “Modules,” or “Assemblies.”
Replacing steering rack on ford fiesta 2013 basically same procedure ... easy peasy
With the amount of rust on those long subframe bolts in Ray's area, I can see them failing up north in Eric O's area.
about time!! I've been up since 5am waiting!!
I've been sick this week
@@RainmanRaysRepairs Dooood, hope you are feeling better or at the minimum getting better. Well wishes doooood.
Where is it 5am?
@@MattJMillsNZ Texas, said I'm up at 5, usually a video by 6am
@@RainmanRaysRepairs just kidding