Toyota 44250-04021
Steering Gear

A correct power steering rack and pinion replacement for 2WD starts by disconnecting the negative battery cable along with maintaining a straight-ahead wheel position. Use a seat belt to lock the steering wheel while placing matchmarks between the steering sliding yoke and steering intermediate shaft No. 2 as well as steering intermediate shaft. After this, remove both front wheels. The procedure involves removing bolts A and B from the steering sliding yoke followed by sliding it up to disconnect from steering intermediate shaft No. 2 before pulling it down for final removal. Steering intermediate shaft No. 2 and the power steering rack and pinion require matchmarking before bolt C can be removed from steering intermediate shaft No. 2 and the rack and pinion can be separated. The first step for tie rod end sub-assembly LH separation involves removing the cotter pin and nut before using Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 to divide the tie rod end from the steering knuckle arm. The same method should be applied for the tie rod end sub-assembly on the right-hand side of the vehicle. The process for pressure feed tube assembly separation starts with bolt removal followed by disassembly of the tube support bracket before performing union nut wrench operations to disconnect the pressure feed tube and removing its attached return hose using a clip disconnection step. Make finally the power steering rack and pinion removal by taking out 2 bolts and 2 nuts including proper attention to the bolt orientation instead of the nut.

Repeat the same procedure for the No. 2 side, then remove both steering rack boots.

Fix the power steering link in a vise using SST 09612-00012, ensuring not to over-tighten.

Ensure they are facing straight ahead and inspect the steering wheel center point.

Perform an air tightness test and adjust the total preload with specified torque values.

Pull down the steering sliding yoke and place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft No. 2 and power steering link before removing bolt C and sliding the intermediate shaft No. 2 off the power steering link.