OEM 2000 Toyota Echo Rack And Pinion

2000 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the Rack And Pinion assembly on 2000 Toyota Echo?

  A: Begin the rack and pinion removal process by aligning front wheels straight ahead followed by pad removal of steering wheel and wheel itself. Start by removing the engine under covers from both sides and then disconnect the tie rod ends from the right-hand and left-hand while removing the No. 2 column hole cover. The first step involves column hole cover sub-assembly removal followed by hose clip removal which allows disconnecting the return hose and utilizing Special Service Tool: 09023-12900 to disconnect pressure feed and return tubes. Take out the tube clamp's bolt before removing the engine hood. After that point, setup the engine sling device to the engine hangers. Install bolt 91511-60818 to the 2 No. 1 engine hangers and torque it to 20 Nm (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft. lbs.). Attach an engine chain hoist to those hangers. The technician must begin the task by detaching both the lower suspension arm from the steering knuckle followed by engine rear mount insulator and front suspension member separation using the bolt and 2 nuts. An engine precision tool is required to support the front suspension member with lower suspension arm before disconnecting all four bolts which enable removal of the assembly component group. The Rack And Pinion assembly removal process starts by taking out the stabilizer bar before moving onto the rack housing heat insulator bolt and completing with both rack housing heat insulator bolts and its attached dynamic damper. One should separate the front suspension member from its column hole cover together with its 4 bolts and nuts and Rack And Pinion assembly while maintaining the nut stationary during bolt tightening procedures. Omit the bracket and grommet from the Rack And Pinion assembly while you mark the No. 3 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft. Then detach the bolt and No. 3 intermediate shaft assembly. Begin the installation process through engine rear mount bracket application using 3 bolts torqued to 49 Nm (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft. lbs.) before continuing with installation of engine rear mount insulator through bolt and No. 2 engine rear mount bracket where torque reaches 64 Nm (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft. lbs.). Installing the No. 3 intermediate shaft assembly requires aligning its matchmarks with the control valve shaft before tightening the bolt to 28 Nm (290 kgf.cm, 21 ft. lbs.). Next, install the grommet and bracket to the Rack And Pinion assembly maintaining the bracket's inscribed mark in front of the vehicle position. The Rack And Pinion assembly attaches to the front suspension member with 4 bolts and nuts while torque reaches 74 Nm (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft. lbs.). Afterward, the column hole cover sub-assembly, dynamic damper, and rack housing heat insulator join using 2 bolts torqued to 18 Nm (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft. lbs.) and the bolt of the rack housing heat insulator torques to 35 Nm (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft. lbs.) before installing the stabilizer bar. Position the holes of front suspension member and body through the usage of Special Service Tool: 09670-00010. Then fasten the front suspension member containing the lower suspension arm and Rack And Pinion assembly by screwing 4 bolts, tightening Bolt A to 116 Nm (1,185 kgf.cm, 86 ft. lbs.) and Bolt B to 70 Nm (715 kgf.cm, 52 ft. lbs.). Begin with affixing the bolt between the engine rear mount insulator and the front suspension member followed by securing the two nuts with 80 Nm (810 kgf.cm, 59 ft. lbs.) torque. Next attach the lower suspension arm to the steering knuckle Remove the engine sling device from the engine hangers while taking away the 2 No. 1 engine hangers before installing the engine hood. The pressure feed and return tubes should be connected temporarily before clamping them together with the bolt while applying torque of 7.8 Nm (80 kgf.cm, 69 inch lbs.). The proper use of Special Service Tool: 09023-12900 requires a torque setting of 32 Nm (325 kgf.cm, 24 ft. lbs.) along with a torque wrench with 300 mm (11.81 inch) fulcrum length. Connect the return hose to a column hole cover sub-assembly and sliding yoke and then fix the No. 2 column hole cover before connecting right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends. To finish the installation process connect the right-hand and left-hand engine under covers before aligning the front wheels straight ahead and centering the spiral cable followed by steering wheel setup with correct position matchmarks and temporary torque on the set nut. The power steering system requires bleeding before checking wheel centering and tightening the set nut to 34 Nm (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft. lbs.). Install the wheel pad and verify front wheel alignment.