How to replace a Rack and Pinion Boot on a Toyota Rav4?

To remove a wheel, one has to first loosen the lug nuts, lift the car to a safe height using a jack and then place it on support stands/pillars. Subsequently, unscrew the tie-rod end and the jam nut needed for this model of the car. Pull off the outer rack and pinion boot clamp using a pair of pliers because the clamp used is a spring-type clamp that is easy to snap off. Using the diagonal cutters, the inner boot clamp has to be cut because the boots of the rack and pinion end inside the clamp that needs to be disposed. Lift off the boot and before fitting a new one, it is essential to cover the threads and serrations at the end of the steering rod with some tape in order to avoid exerting an impact on the small end of a boot. Push the new boot over the handle and in until it fits into the groove of the steering rod and insert new clamps. Now reattach the tape and install the tie-rod end. Last, fix the wheel and lug nuts, then raise the vehicle and then final tighten the lug nuts.

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Toyota RAV4 Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-12100
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-12070
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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- 1996-2004 Toyota RAV4 | Conductive, Inductive | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, Electric | 1AZFE, 2AZFE, 3SFE, EM; ACA21L-AWMNKA, ACA21L-AWMNKK, ACA21L-AWPNKA, ACA21L-AWPNKK, ACA23L-AWMNKA, ACA23L-AWMNKK, ACA23L-AWPNKA, ACA23L-AWPNKK, ACA26L-AWMNKA, ACA26L-AWPNKA, ACA28L-AWMNKA, ACA28L-AWPNKA, BEA11L-AWDFSA, BEA11L-AWDHSA, SXA10L-AKMGKA, SXA10L-AKPGKA, SXA10L-AZMGKA, SXA11L-AWMGKA, SXA11L-AWPGKA, SXA15L-AKMGKA, SXA15L-AKPGKA, SXA15L-AZMGKA, SXA15L-AZPGKA, SXA16L-AWMGKA, SXA16L-AWPGKA
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- Other Name: Boot Set, Steering R; Boot, Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-09620
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Toyota RAV4 | 4 Cyl 2.5L | A25AFKS, A25AFXS; AXAA52L-ANZGBA, AXAA52L-ANZMBA, AXAA52L-ANZXBA, AXAA52L-CNZGBA, AXAA52L-CNZMBA, AXAA52L-CNZMBK, AXAA52L-CNZXBA, AXAA52L-CNZXBK, AXAA54L-ANZGBA, AXAA54L-ANZMBA, AXAA54L-ANZVBA, AXAA54L-ANZXBA, AXAA54L-CNZGBA, AXAA54L-CNZGBK, AXAA54L-CNZMBA, AXAA54L-CNZMBK, AXAA54L-CNZVBA, AXAA54L-CNZVBK, AXAA54L-CNZXBA, AXAA54L-CNZXBK, AXAH52L-ANXMBA, AXAH54L-ANXGBA, AXAH54L-ANXMBA, AXAH54L-ANXPBA, AXAH54L-ANXSBA, AXAH54L-ANXXBA, AXAH54L-CNXGBA, AXAH54L-CNXGBK, AXAH54L-CNXMBA, AXAH54L-CNXMBK, AXAH54L-CNXPBA, AXAH54L-CNXPBK, AXAH54L-CNXSBA, AXAH54L-CNXSBK, AXAH54L-CNXXBA, AXAH54L-CNXXBK, AXAL54L-ANXGBA, AXAL54L-ANXMBA, AXAL54L-ANXPBA, AXAL54L-ANXSBA, AXAL54L-ANXXBA, AXAL54L-CNXGBA, AXAL54L-CNXMBA, AXAL54L-CNXPBA, AXAL54L-CNXSBA, AXAL54L-CNXXBA
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2014 Toyota RAV4 | Limited, Sport, STD, X | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, Electric | 2ARFE, 2AZFE, 2GRFE, EM; ACA33L-ANPGKA, ACA33L-ANPGKK, ACA33L-ANPSKA, ACA33L-ANPSKK, ACA33L-ANPXKA, ACA33L-ANPXKK, ACA38L-ANPGKA, ACA38L-ANPSKA, ACA38L-ANPXKA, ASA33L-ANPGKA, ASA33L-ANPGKK, ASA33L-ANPSKA, ASA33L-ANPSKK, ASA33L-ANPXKA, ASA33L-ANPXKK, ASA33L-CNPGKA, ASA33L-CNPGKK, ASA33L-CNPSKA, ASA33L-CNPSKK, ASA33L-CNPXKA, ASA33L-CNPXKK, ASA38L-ANPGKA, ASA38L-ANPSKA, ASA38L-ANPXKA, ASA38L-CNPGKA, ASA38L-CNPGKK, ASA38L-CNPSKA, ASA38L-CNPSKK, ASA38L-CNPXKA, ASA38L-CNPXKK, GSA33L-ANAGKA, GSA33L-ANAGKK, GSA33L-ANASKA, GSA33L-ANASKK, GSA33L-ANAXKA, GSA33L-ANAXKK, GSA33L-CNAGKA, GSA33L-CNAGKK, GSA33L-CNASKA, GSA33L-CNASKK, GSA33L-CNAXKA, GSA33L-CNAXKK, GSA38L-ANAGKA, GSA38L-ANASKA, GSA38L-ANAXKA, GSA38L-CNAGKA, GSA38L-CNAGKK, GSA38L-CNASKA, GSA38L-CNASKK, GSA38L-CNAXKA, GSA38L-CNAXKK, QEA38L-CNDGSA
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
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- 2003-2005 Toyota RAV4 | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L | 1AZFE, 2AZFE; ACA21L-AWMNKA, ACA21L-AWMNKK, ACA21L-AWPNKA, ACA21L-AWPNKK, ACA23L-AWMNKA, ACA23L-AWMNKK, ACA23L-AWPNKA, ACA23L-AWPNKK, ACA26L-AWMNKA, ACA26L-AWPNKA, ACA28L-AWMNKA, ACA28L-AWPNKA
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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- 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 | LE, Limited, SE, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.5L | 2ARFE, 2ARFXE; ASA42L-ANTGKA, ASA42L-ANTMKA, ASA42L-ANTSKA, ASA42L-ANTXKA, ASA44L-ANTGKA, ASA44L-ANTMKA, ASA44L-ANTSKA, ASA44L-ANTXKA, AVA44L-ANXGBA, AVA44L-ANXGBK, AVA44L-ANXMBA, AVA44L-ANXMBK, AVA44L-ANXSBA, AVA44L-ANXSBK
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot Kit, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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- 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 | LE, Limited, SE, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.5L | 2ARFE; ASA42L-CNTGKA, ASA42L-CNTGKK, ASA42L-CNTMKA, ASA42L-CNTMKK, ASA42L-CNTSKA, ASA42L-CNTSKK, ASA42L-CNTXKA, ASA42L-CNTXKK, ASA44L-CNTGKA, ASA44L-CNTGKK, ASA44L-CNTMKA, ASA44L-CNTMKK, ASA44L-CNTSKA, ASA44L-CNTSKK, ASA44L-CNTXKA, ASA44L-CNTXKK
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- Other Name: Boot Set, Steering R; Tie Rod Boot
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- 2019-2024 Toyota RAV4 | 4 Cyl 2.5L | A25AFKS, A25AFXS; AXAA52L-CNZGBA, AXAA52L-CNZMBA, AXAA52L-CNZMBK, AXAA52L-CNZXBA, AXAA52L-CNZXBK, AXAA54L-CNZGBA, AXAA54L-CNZGBK, AXAA54L-CNZMBA, AXAA54L-CNZMBK, AXAA54L-CNZVBA, AXAA54L-CNZVBK, AXAA54L-CNZXBA, AXAA54L-CNZXBK, AXAH54L-CNXGBA, AXAH54L-CNXGBK, AXAH54L-CNXMBA, AXAH54L-CNXMBK, AXAH54L-CNXPBA, AXAH54L-CNXPBK, AXAH54L-CNXSBA, AXAH54L-CNXSBK, AXAH54L-CNXXBA, AXAH54L-CNXXBK, AXAL54L-CNXGBA, AXAL54L-CNXMBA, AXAL54L-CNXPBA, AXAL54L-CNXSBA, AXAL54L-CNXXBA

Toyota RAV4 Rack and Pinion Boot

A Toyota RAV4 Rack and Pinion Boot protects the steering mechanism (rack and pinion) from dirt or any other road grime. It prevents fluid loss to maintain wheel control. The flexible rubber bellows is fitted at both ends of the rack tube to seal off the lateral rack gear and its inner tie-rod joint from contaminants. The bellows retains lubricating fluid within the housing. When the steering wheel is turned, the rack slides inside the metal tube. The Rack and Pinion Boot compresses and expands without restricting movement. A torn or cracked Rack and Pinion Boot can allow dirt and other debris into the rack gears. This can damage the seals and increase wear on the inner tie-rod joint. Sooner or later, it may start leaking. You may also notice a stiffer steering action or grinding noise when turning. Replacing a compromised Rack and Pinion Boot on a Toyota RAV4 can prevent expensive rack damage and will keep the RAV4 steering system responsive and retain a stable on-center feel. The Toyota RAV4's steering will be reliable and comfortable because of properly working Rack and Pinion Boot components. Thus, you will want to get timely Toyota Rack and Pinion Boot care.

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Toyota RAV4 Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to replace a Rack and Pinion Boot on a Toyota Rav4?
A:
To remove a wheel, one has to first loosen the lug nuts, lift the car to a safe height using a jack and then place it on support stands/pillars. Subsequently, unscrew the tie-rod end and the jam nut needed for this model of the car. Pull off the outer rack and pinion boot clamp using a pair of pliers because the clamp used is a spring-type clamp that is easy to snap off. Using the diagonal cutters, the inner boot clamp has to be cut because the boots of the rack and pinion end inside the clamp that needs to be disposed. Lift off the boot and before fitting a new one, it is essential to cover the threads and serrations at the end of the steering rod with some tape in order to avoid exerting an impact on the small end of a boot. Push the new boot over the handle and in until it fits into the groove of the steering rod and insert new clamps. Now reattach the tape and install the tie-rod end. Last, fix the wheel and lug nuts, then raise the vehicle and then final tighten the lug nuts.