OEM 2001 Toyota Highlander Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to overhaul the Rack And Pinion Assembly on 2001 Toyota Highlander?

  A: The rebuilding process of the Rack & Pinion Power Rack And Pinion Assembly needs a preliminary application of power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease on the marked parts. The procedure starts with negative battery terminal disconnection followed by removal of the horn button assembly together with the steering wheel assembly through Special Service Tool: 09950-50012 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05020). The front wheel has to be removed followed by separation of the left and right tie rod assemblies using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. Separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly by loosening the bolts followed by removal of both front stabilizer link assemblies and their brackets. The Rack & Pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly removal requires the usage of Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 to detach the steering rack and pinion assembly from the return and pressure feed tube assemblies. Use Special Service Tool: 09023-38200 to fix the assembly while you remove both left and right turn pressure tubes with their installed O-rings. Proceed with caution when you remove steering rack boot clips and clamps before taking off the boot assemblies. The Rack End and Claw Washer along with the Rack Guide and Power Steering Control Valve will be removed by using Special Service Tool: 09922-10010. The power steering rack's condition must be examined for runout while checking for wear before seal replacement uses Special Service Tool: 09950-70010 (09951-07360) and 09950-60010 (09951-00290). The installation demands new oil seals and O-rings together with appropriate positioning of these components. An air tightness test should proceed following power steering rack, bush, and cylinder end stopper installation through the usage of Special Service Tool: 09631-12071 (09633-00010). Install the power steering control valve and its components with proper lubrication of seals and correct direction installation. The procedure concludes with pressure feed and return tube assembly connection and installation of front stabilizer brackets, links, tie rod reattachment and front wheel reinstallation. The repair process finished when you replace the steering wheel and horn button while performing necessary inspections of front wheel alignment and steering wheel center point adjustment.