What Should You Do if a Rack and Pinion Boot is Torn on a 2005-2009 Toyota Tacoma?

If a rack and pinion boot is torn, dirt and moisture can damage the steering gear, so it should be replaced. Begin by loosening the wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and placing it securely on jackstands before removing the front wheels. Next, remove the tie-rod end and locknut. After that, take off the boot clamps; the outer clamp on the rack and pinion boot can be removed with pliers, while the inner clamp must be cut off. Slide the boot off the tie-rod. Installation is the reverse of removal, taking care not to damage the boot while sliding it into place. Ensure the tie-rod end castle nut is tightened to the specified torque and use a new cotter pin, then securely tighten the locknut and the lug nuts to the appropriate torque.

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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-35030
$31.64 MSRP: $44.23
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- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-35010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, 5VZFE; RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-07010
$17.60 MSRP: $24.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-06020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2016 Toyota Tacoma | Base, DLX, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2RZFE, 2TRFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04050
$25.34 MSRP: $35.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Tie Rod Boot
- Replaced by: 45535-04070
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2019 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04040
$25.34 MSRP: $35.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Tie Rod Boot
- Replaced by: 45535-04060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2019 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04070
$25.34 MSRP: $35.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-04050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, 2TRFE; GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04060
$25.34 MSRP: $35.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Replaces: 45535-04040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, 2TRFE; GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-06020
$17.60 MSRP: $24.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2
- Replaced by: 45535-07010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-35010
$31.64 MSRP: $44.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1
- Replaced by: 45535-35030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04030
$27.72 MSRP: $38.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2016 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04010
$31.52 MSRP: $44.06
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: W(POWER STEERING)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-04020
$31.52 MSRP: $44.06
You Save: $12.54 (29%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45536-35010
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot, Inner Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2001 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-35020
$21.71 MSRP: $30.34
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.1; Boot, Inner Tie Rod Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2001 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Steering Rack Boot
Part Number: 45535-20080
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot, Steering Rack, NO.2; Boot, Tie Rod Boot
- Manufacturer Note: W(POWER STEERING)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Toyota Tacoma | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB

Toyota Tacoma Rack and Pinion Boot

The Toyota Tacoma's Rack and Pinion Boot protects the steering rack by sealing the ends of the rack tube and keeping out dirt, debris, and moisture. The Rack and Pinion Boot is made of flexible rubber. The part encloses the lateral movement area of the rack gear of Tacoma vehicles. It works like a bellows, which means it can expand and contract as the rack slides. This prevents the lubricating fluid and internal components from coming out. In case the boot gets torn or damaged, contaminants can easily reach the rack and may even damage the seals. This will cause excessive wear at the inner tie-rod joint. In the end, it may result in a leak, stiff steering, or a grinding noise. The Rack and Pinion Boot should be checked regularly to ensure proper steering response and to prevent costly rack and gear damage on your Toyota Tacoma equipped with hydraulic power assist or other rack configurations. The Toyota Rack and Pinion Boot is one of the simple but crucial parts of the steering system that every Tacoma vehicle uses. The Rack and Pinion Boot is essential for maintaining the integrity of the steering system.

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Toyota Tacoma Rack and Pinion Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Steering Rack Boot
45535-04050
Q: What Should You Do if a Rack and Pinion Boot is Torn on a 2005-2009 Toyota Tacoma?
A:
If a rack and pinion boot is torn, dirt and moisture can damage the steering gear, so it should be replaced. Begin by loosening the wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and placing it securely on jackstands before removing the front wheels. Next, remove the tie-rod end and locknut. After that, take off the boot clamps; the outer clamp on the rack and pinion boot can be removed with pliers, while the inner clamp must be cut off. Slide the boot off the tie-rod. Installation is the reverse of removal, taking care not to damage the boot while sliding it into place. Ensure the tie-rod end castle nut is tightened to the specified torque and use a new cotter pin, then securely tighten the locknut and the lug nuts to the appropriate torque.