OEM 2000 Toyota Solara Rack And Pinion

2000 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The initial step to extract the rack and pinion involves positioning the front wheels straight ahead before removing the steering wheel pad and steering wheel. Cut the connections between the RH and LH tie rod ends and intermediate shaft assembly and clamp plate by removing nuts and unfastening pressure feed tube clamp plate. The 2 O-rings removal takes place after using Special Service Tool: 09631-22020 to disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes. Remove the four bolts securing the stabilizer bar without actually detaching it. The Rack And Pinion assembly can be removed by unlatching the stabilizer bar if needed before extracting it from the left-hand side of the vehicle while maintaining preservation of turn pressure tubes. The Rack And Pinion assembly needs to be installed through the left-hand side of the vehicle where the technician must tighten the two bolts and two nuts to 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.). Afterward, mount the No. 1 fuel tube protector by applying the three bolts and one nut. The stabilizer bar can be connected using four bolts torqued at 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.). The pressure feed and return tubes need installation of two new O-rings under Special Service Tool: 09631-22020 with final torques at 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.). Start by attaching the clamp plate to the nut before tightening it to 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.). Proceed to link the intermediate shaft assembly with the RH and LH tie rod ends. Use a straight-ahead wheel position to center the spiral cable before installing the steering wheel at its normal location. Tighten the set nut only for the moment then attach the connector before completing the operation. The power steering system needs bleeding followed by steering wheel center point inspection before torquing the steering wheel set nut to 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.) while installing the steering wheel pad and concluding with front wheel alignment examination.