In this video we change the tie rod and relay rod (AKA drag link) ends on a Toyota Landcruiser 80 Series or 105 Series, using Terrain Tamer Kit 45040-69090XTT.
The tie rod and relay rod are the steering linkages connecting the two front wheels and the pitman arm.
Method shown applies to all models and years – FJ80, FZJ80, HDJ80, HZJ80, FZJ105, HZJ105.

Note: A professional wheel alignment should be completed after changing out these parts.

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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Tools and parts
01:20 Jacking car and removing front wheels
02:03 Steering linkages explained
02:44 Removing tie rod from car
04:47 Measuring and recording tie rod length
05:35 Removing existing tie rod ends from tie rod
08:13 Cleaning tie rod parts
09:23 Installing new tie rod ends into tie rod
11:31 Reinstating tie rod into vehicle
13:16 Removing relay rod from vehicle
14:57 Measuring and recording relay rod length
15:55 Removing existing relay rod ends from relay rod
17:11 Cleaning relay rod parts
17:35 Installing new relay rod ends into relay rod
18:54 Reinstating relay rod into car
20:21 Reinstating wheels and lowering car
21:36 Conclusion and Outro

Parts installed:
Terrain Tamer Kit 45040-69090XTT (shown, right-hand drive) includes high quality aftermarket equivalents of the following Toyota parts:
Tie rod end (RH) – 45047-69085
Tie rod end (LH) – 45046-69135
Relay rod end (RH) – 45044-69115
Relay rod end (LH) – 45045-69065
Each of the 4x ends includes 1x new castellated nut and 1x new split pin to suit.
The equivalent kit for left-hand drive would be Terrain Tamer 45040-69095XTT.

Optional additional parts:
Tie rod end clamp (x2 required) – 45466-36010
Relay rod end clamp (x2 required) – 45466-36020
Tie rod or relay rod end clamp bolt (x4 required) – 91619-61250
Tie rod or relay rod end clamp nut (x4 required) – 94130-61200
Note: tie rod and relay rod have different outside diameters, hence different clamps, but the fasteners are the same for each clamp size.

All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle VIN number into PartSouq:
https://partsouq.com/

Tools and consumables used:
Metric socket set – 17, 19, 21 mm
Note: 12 mm socket optional if removing underside bash plate
17mm ring spanner
Torque wrench (27-109 lb-ft, 37-147 Nm)
Pipe wrench (suit 27-29 mm OD pipe)
Needle nose pliers
Ball joint separator tool (strongly recommended)
Brass or copper hammer
Steel hammer
Measuring tape
Old toothbrush or brass wire brush (preferred)
Jack
Jack stands x2
Anti-seize lubricant
WD-40 or penetrating fluid
Degreaser
Paper towels or rags
Safety glasses
Nitrile gloves

Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.