Toyota 44250-02151
Steering Gear

The first process to extract the rack and pinion power steering rack and pinion includes aligning front wheels straight ahead before removing front wheels. Your first step should be removing both engine under covers from the left and right sides then disconnecting the exhaust pipe assembly in front. The practitioner must disconnect the left tie rod end sub-assembly through removal of the cotter pin and nut before using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to detach it from the steering knuckle. Complete the right tie rod end sub-assembly process in exactly the same manner. First remove the two clips that secure the column hole cover silencer sheet before attaching a seat belt to prevent wheel rotation to mark the intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 and the intermediate shaft. First loosen bolt A before removing bolt B which allows separation of the intermediate shaft assembly No. 2. For assembly sub-assembly No. 1 disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly by removing its bolt and tube clamp from the power steering rack and pinion while using Special Service Tool: 09023-12701. The first step entails removal of the front stabilizer link assemblies from each side after disconnecting the front suspension arm sub-assemblies lower No. 1 from both left and right sides. The hood sub-assembly and cylinder head cover No. 2 can be removed before the engine assembly suspension through installation of two engine hangers (Parts No.: No. 1 engine hanger 12281-22021, No. 2 engine hanger 12281-15040, Bolt 91512-B1016). Engine hangers No. 1 (12281-22021) and No. 2 engine hanger (12281-15040) with bolt 91512-B1016 must be installed before use of the chain hoist for engine support. The hoist needs to avoid attaching to any other section of the engine. To begin the process remove the four bolts securing the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly before splitting the center member from the rest of the parts and disconnecting the engine mounting insulator RR from the crossmember. The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly including rack and pinion assembly will come out after supporting the crossmember with a transmission jack and removing its four bolts. The final step includes placing matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft before removing its bolt and shaft then the rack and pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly can be removed by taking out the four crossmember bolts while maintaining the nut from rotating during the bolt torque process.

Remove the front wheels and engine under covers on both sides, then disconnect the tie rod end sub-assemblies on both sides using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011.

The front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH, and the front suspension arm sub-assemblies lower No.1 LH and RH.

Mark the tie rod end with the rack end, loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock nut for both the left and right sides.

Suspend the engine assembly using two engine hangers (No.1 engine hanger: 12281 - 22021, No.2 engine hanger: 12281 - 15040, Bolt: 91512 - B1016, Torque: 38 Nm).

Remove the hood sub-assembly, cylinder head cover No.2, and suspend the engine assembly using engine hangers.

Use Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to disconnect the tie rod end sub-assemblies (LH and RH).