Recent content by 4R005

So, did you do anything to the cracked bell housing or still driving with the crack ?

With engine out and with lots of room I'll check conditions of : 1. that U joint of the intermediate steering shaft that connects to the input pinion shaft of steering rack. 2. replace UCA bushings unless they are still good after 450K miles. 3. High pressure line from PS pump to rack. That...

Zero concerns on the frame IMHO. Surface rust on weldments are normal.

The bracket with the inverted "U" hook for the latch lock to onto is bolted to vehicle frame with two bolts (Torx head and not accessible ) and the nuts ( 14 mm ? and accessible ) are visible and available/open to wrenching from under the vehicle. After undoing both nuts ( you may have to cut...

My '05 4R LTD w/V8 and 148K miles, good frame still and no body rust had a complete tranny rebuild ( CDN$ 4200.00 from rusted line which went unnoticed , my bad ) in 2019 from a transmission shop. X-REAS suspension out as well from broken line and replaced w/regular shocks @ all 4 corners , kept...

Like RBlake my '05 4R w/V8 gets driven about 1200 miles per year, so I change oil & filter every 2-3 years w/synthetic 5W30. Been doing this schedule ever since I bought it in '14 ( I'm 2nd owner ) 145k miles on odometer. All good as far as engine operation was concerned, as my drives were at a...

If your steering wheel is not re-centering ( i.e. after completing a left or right turn ) , check that the U-joint in the intermediate steering shaft ( the one that connects the input pinion stub shaft from the rack to the upper steering shaft which is where your steering wheel is) is not...

If your front tires are wearing on the insides ( signs of cupping ) and vehicle 'wanders' , IMHO tracking straight on hiway necessitates a toe-in for correct alignment and even wear across thread width of tires. In my experience, a toe-in condition is a requisite for tracking straight. Other...

When using the star wheel method to adjust shoe clearance to drum, first immobilize rotor/drum to hub with 2 or 3 nuts prior to clicking the SW. This way the adjustment(s) will be made and remained in the exact position as when wheel & rotor are bolted onto hub to completed operation. This...

Power steering fluid should not be going from pink to black color-wise and smell bad in 6 months. In a good working system fluid change interval @ 30k miles ( that's when I change mine '05 4R Ltd AWD w/V8 and fluid was only slightly darker vs new ). I would suspect the pump is on its last leg (...

Open up the positive clamp by inserting a flat screw driver between the two arms of clamp ( after backing off nut to allow arms to spread ) You will then be able to seat the clamp fully down in POS post. Tighten nut of lock bolt with right size socket/fastener ( not by hand ) .You will know...

Go to GXARTS website on Amazon.com. Replacement seat bottom cover for driver seat for $20.00 for 4th gen 4Runners.

Compared the steel stampings with new and existing shoes. They were an exact match albeit lining thicknesses differ from old vs new. New shoes were bought from Rockauto not OEMs. Not RA's fault. I'm an old timer and had changed drum brake shoes numerous times, so was surprised to find out...

Standard(new) lining thickness is 0.158" and 0.039" the minimum. When replacing existing shoes with new ones and marry them to existing drum/rotor, do this exercise according to Toyota service manual. Coat drum surface with chalk and grind /remove any high spots on new shoe lining to produce...

Quick update on the P0430 code and subsequent SP extender installed just over a month ago. CEL and other lites still off after 50+ on/off start cycles. Keeping fingers crossed. Cheers and Happy New Year to all.