OEM 2000 Toyota Sienna Rack And Pinion

2000 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first task for rack and pinion removal requires drivers to position wheels into a straight ahead position followed by pad and wheel removal. Unfastening the nut will enable the removal of RH and LH tie rod ends together with intermediate shaft assembly and clamp plate. The technician should use Special Service Tool: 09631-22020 to disconnect pressure feed and return tubes before removing the 4 stabilizer bar bolts without separating the bar from its mounting location. To access the rack and pinion assembly through the LH side of the vehicle remove its bolted set that includes 2 rack and pinion assembly set bolts and nuts and then lift the stabilizer bar to reach them. Afterward, carefully move the rack and pinion assembly out of the LH side of the vehicle without harming the turn pressure tubes. The PS rack and pinion assembly installation requires returning the assembly to the LH side but being cautious to avoid turn pressure tube damage while torquing the 2 bolts and nuts to 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.). Attach the stabilizer bar then tighten its 4 bolts to 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.). Apply Special Service Tool: 09631-22020 to reconnect pressure feed and return tubes and torque to 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.) while keeping the torque wrench tool level with its 300 mm (11.81 inch) fulcrum length. Complete the intermediate shaft assembly connection and linkage attachment of RH and LH tie rod ends after tightening the clamp plate nut to 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.). Position the front wheels at straight-ahead while maintaining the spiral cable in the center before selecting the steering wheel at the straight-ahead mark and tighten the wheel set nut and connector. You must perform power steering system bleeding and check the wheel center before tightening the steering wheel set nut to 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.) while installing the pad along with wheel alignment verification.