OEM 2001 Toyota 4Runner Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota 4Runner Rack And Pinion Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and install the Rack And Pinion on 2001 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: Proceed with rack and pinion removal by positioning the front wheels straight ahead before removing the steering wheel pad and the steering wheel. The first step involves removing engine under cover by unscrewing 10 bolts then moving on to take away stabilizer bar before disconnecting RH(LH) tie rod ends. Special Service Tool 09023-38400 enables disconnecting intermediate shaft No. 2 and the pressure feed and return tubes. First disconnect the bolt and nut attached to the bracket of the PS rack and pinion assembly before removing its set bolts along with the nut and washer and PS rack and pinion assembly itself. The next step requires removal of both the bracket and grommet from the assembly. Begin the installation process by first installing the grommet and bracket followed by the PS rack and pinion assembly while torquing the rack and pinion assembly set bolt to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.) followed by the rack and pinion assembly set bolt, nut, and washer to 130 Nm (1,330 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) and finally torquing the bolt and nut to the bracket at 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.). Special Service Tool 09023-38400 enables the connection of pressure feed and return tubes where the pressure feed tube requires 41 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.) torque and the return tube needs 45 Nm (460 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.) torque using a torque wrench with a 300 mm (11.81 inch) fulcrum length for precise measurements. Afterward, attach intermediate shaft No. 2 then install the RH and LH tie rod ends before putting on the stabilizer bar. When lifting the vehicle place its front wheel in a straight position before installing the steering wheel while centering the cable spiral and fastening the screw securely before system connection. Power steering bleeding should occur while checking steering wheel center alignment followed by steering nut tightening to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). Mount the steering wheel pad before completing the check of front wheel alignment and engine under cover installation with 10 bolts that require 30 Nm of torque (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.).