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In this video, we show you how to replace the inner and outer tie rods on your 3rd Gen 4runner or 1st Gen Tacoma. The techniques and tips we share in this video would also relate to many other vehicle makes and models.

*PARTS*
(NOTE - This is a parts list for a 3rd Gen 4runner. The front end on a 3rd Gen 4runner and 1st Gen Tacoma are very similar but there are some differences in the parts so make sure you look up and order the correct parts for your Tacoma).
*Inner Tie Rods - #45503-39075
https://ebay.us/O4rDgq

*Passenger Side Outer Tie Rod - #45046-39335
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*Driver Side Outer Tie Rod - #45047-39215
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*Steering Rack Boots - #45535-35030
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*Inner Steering Rack Boot Clamps - #90460-62006
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
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*6 Ton Jack Stands - (to safely support the truck while you're working on it)
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*Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chocks - (nice chocks that don't slip)
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*Brake Cleaner - (to clean up tie rods before making match-marks)
https://amzn.to/2KuJ6Yw


*Brite-Mark Medium Tip Paint Marker, Orange - ( to make match-marks on outer tie rods)
https://amzn.to/2OyTwre

*Gear Wrench Large Metric Wrench Set - (used to break free outer tie rod set nuts)
https://amzn.to/2TCXLmY

*Straight Needle Nose Pliers - (used to straighten cotter pin)
https://amzn.to/2pQ6yIa


*Knipex Diagonal Cutters - (used to lever cotter pin out of outer tie rod castle nut)
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*Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun - (used to remove outer tie rod castle nut)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*1/2" Drive Deep Metric Impact Socket Set
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*OTC 6295 Front End Service Set - (used to break free outer tie rod from knuckle of lower balljoint)
https://amzn.to/2TFUweC

*1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet - (used to turn bar screw of tie rod puller)
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*Right Angle Needle Nose Piers - (used to remove outer steering rack boot clamp)
https://amzn.to/2VYUro8


*3 Piece Channel Lock Set - (used a channel lock to remove inner steering rack boot clamp)
https://amzn.to/33Hj4rE


*20 Piece Screwdriver Set - (used a screwdriver to help remove steering rack boot and un-stake claw washer for inner tie rod) https://amzn.to/34aLrQ1


*Ball Pein Hammer - (used with brass drift to un-stake claw washer for inner tie rod)
https://amzn.to/2W5eHV5


*Brass Drift Set - (used wit ball pein hammer to un-stake claw washer for inner tie rod)
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*Bacho 12" Adjustable Wrench - (used to connect to the inner tie rod to break free the tie rod from the steering rack) https://amzn.to/2TFHMEw

*Bacho 10" Adjustable Wrench - (used to hold the steering rack shaft while using the other Bacho wrench to break free the inner tie rod) https://amzn.to/2WPnhax

*Lisle Large Inner Tie Rod Tool Kit - (option to using adjustable wrenches)
https://amzn.to/2GsudEV

*42mm Crowsfoot - (Another optional tool for the inner tie rod removal)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/392970206950...

*Extra Long 90 Degree Needle Nose Pliers - (used to get new inner steering rack boot clamp locked together) https://amzn.to/36EfbFY


*CDI 3/8" Drive 10-100 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
- (used to torque outer tie rod castle nut)
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Deep Socket Set - (19mm used with torque wrench)
https://amzn.to/37iQjVt


*Cotter Pin Set https://amzn.to/2OoD38K - (used for outer tie rod castle nut)

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*Another Option for Tools for the Inner Tie Rods*
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen...