Posting this info in case anyone else runs into the same situation. Had to replace the mounting bushings for the rack and pinion / steering gear on my 2009 4.6.
Dealer catalog shows the bushings, but doesn't provide a part number to order them. They're TRW parts and have the part number A0013065 molded into the rubber. Couldn't find any place to order them directly.
I ended up modifying a set of Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings. Used their 9.9105G bushings as a starting point. Burned the rubber off the old bushing sleeve with a propane torch being careful not to overheat and effect the temper of the bushing. Used sandpaper to thin out the lip on the new bushings, then cut some of the height off each half with a hot razor. Then sanded the diameter of the bushing down to approximately 26 mm. I just chucked the bushing into a drill and spun against some 80 grit paper, being careful not to overdo it. Access to a lathe, band saw, or belt sander would have made it easier but it all worked out in the end.
Attached some pictures of the bushing I'm referring to and measurements I took of the old bushing.
Dealer catalog shows the bushings, but doesn't provide a part number to order them. They're TRW parts and have the part number A0013065 molded into the rubber. Couldn't find any place to order them directly.
I ended up modifying a set of Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings. Used their 9.9105G bushings as a starting point. Burned the rubber off the old bushing sleeve with a propane torch being careful not to overheat and effect the temper of the bushing. Used sandpaper to thin out the lip on the new bushings, then cut some of the height off each half with a hot razor. Then sanded the diameter of the bushing down to approximately 26 mm. I just chucked the bushing into a drill and spun against some 80 grit paper, being careful not to overdo it. Access to a lathe, band saw, or belt sander would have made it easier but it all worked out in the end.
Attached some pictures of the bushing I'm referring to and measurements I took of the old bushing.
