OEM 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step to remove the rack and pinion involves putting front wheels in a straight position before removing the steering wheel pad along with the steering wheel itself. The first step involves removing 7 bolts to detach the No. 1 engine under cover followed by taking off the No. 2 engine under cover through 6 bolt removal. The engine oil filter assembly requires disconnecting 2 clips and hoses before removing the assembly together with its O-ring and 2 bolts and a nut and bracket. Using right wheel full steering enables the removal of the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly while pressure feed tube dissociation happens by bolt-and-gasket separation of the union. The return tube needs the use of Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 to perform the disconnection. Remove two bracket bolts and the grommet will release. Next disconnect the tube clamp by unfastening its single bolt. Separate the RH and LH tie rod ends and nuts but mark the tie rod end and its components before relaxing the lock nut to detach the end. You should remove the Rack And Pinion assembly by taking off 2 bolts and 2 nuts while also removing 2 washers. The PMAG assembly installation begins with inserting 2 bolts and 2 nuts along with 2 washers on the Rack And Pinion assembly before torquing to 100 Nm (1,020 kgf-cm, 74 ft. lbs.). Place the RH and LH tie rod ends with their lock nuts while keeping the matchmarks aligned and precisely torque the nut to 55 Nm (560 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.). Fasten the bolt onto the tube clamp before tightening it to 18 Nm (180 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.) and replace and mount the bracket with two new bolts which will need torquing at 100 Nm (1,020 kgf-cm, 74 ft. lbs.). Fasten the return tube with Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 while torquing the tool to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.) in a manner that keeps the tool parallel to the torque wrench. Secure a new gasket onto the union bolt before installation while applying torque on the bolt to 42 Nm along with 430 kgf-cm (31 ft. lbs.). Install the engine oil filter assembly by applying new O-ring with 2 bolts and a nut and torquing assembly to 18 Nm (180 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.). Reconnect all hoses and clips before reinstalling the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Install both engine under covers with No. 2 requiring 6 bolts and No. 1 requiring 7 bolts after the reinstallation of RH and LH tie rod ends. Straighten the front wheels forward while placing the spiral cable at its center point followed by wheel assembly according to the matchmarks before tightening the wheel nut temporarily then inserting the connector. The power steering bleeding process should follow the correct procedure while checking steering wheel alignment and final tightening of the steering wheel set nut to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.) before pad installation.