tjmc11 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I have a power steering issue in my 99 RX300. The steering is very loose. As I am driving on the highway I can easily turn the wheel about an 1/8 to a 1/4 turn before the steering "catches" and begins to direct my vehicle. The wheel feels very loose. I DO however still have power when the linkage catches. Th issue is not the PS pump or a leak becasue I still have fluid and power, just loose steering (not due to ball joints or tie rod ends). This is not really a question because I know I have to change my rack and pinion to solve this problem. I just want to post my symptoms so others know what direction to go. On another note, I am researching now to see if the TOYOTA SIENNA (2001) rack and pinion set-up can be used in the rx 300. models. They look nearly identical in the pictures I have seen. If this is the case I will post and let you know because there is about a 100 - 200 dollar difference in price for the rack in the Toyota versus the Lexus. Symptoms: loose steering which begins to catch after 1/8 - 1/4 turn. No sounds coming from PS system. Not hard to turn / no resistance to turning. Solution: Replace rack and pinion. If anyone feels I am incorrect, please let me know. Thanks. Email me @ tjmc11@hotmail.com for any quesitons.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't think you go through all of that trouble... it sounds like a bad steering rack bushing..,if its even changeable... if you do need to replace i think a compatible vehicle would be the Toyota Highlander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa72 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Just because parts look similar doesn't mean that they are identical or even compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjmc11 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Just because parts look similar doesn't mean that they are identical or even compatible. I realize that they may look similiar and not be compatible, but many toyota parts (ie: the coils) can be interchangable with many other toyota models. As far as the bushings, I have checked them and although they are lose slightly, they are no where near the amount of play needed to cause the loose steering I am having. The bushings are a common cause of knocking noise however.....just fyi. Thank you guys for the input and replies......together we can beat the Lexus system of designed failure...or something like that.....hahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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