OEM 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Rack And Pinion on 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: Rack And Pinion service requires a thorough examination with a dial indicator for maximum runout of 0.1 mm (0.004 inch). Additionally the rack needs inspection of teeth wear and damage alongside back surface wear and damage assessment. The first step to remove the rack and pinion is to take off the steering wheel assembly to avoid damaging the spiral cable. Initiate procedures by unlocking the front wheels into a straight position then uninstall the steering wheel pad followed by steering wheel removal and removal of luggage compartment trim box cover and tool box after cutting the hose connections between the power steering vane pump and pressure feed tube and return hose. The next step involves taking out the front luggage under cover followed by disconnecting RH and LH tie rod ends and separating the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. After removing the Rack And Pinion assembly with its 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 4 plate washers. Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 enables technicians to disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes from the pressure feed tube assembly before they can remove the bolt and pressure feed tube assembly along with its two O-rings. Start the installation process by fitting the pressure feed tube assembly along with its bolt then torque it to 5.0 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 45 inch lbs.) Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-rings before connecting the tubes with Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 and torque them to 22.5 Nm (230 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.) using a torque wrench with 345 mm (13.58 inch) fulcrum length. Fasten together the Rack And Pinion assembly with its 2 bolts and 2 nuts and 4 plate washers before torquing to 57 Nm (580 kgf-cm, 42 ft. lbs.). After this installation complete the connection of the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly with RH and LH tie rod ends and reinstall the front luggage under cover. Connect the power steering vane pump tubes by following Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 and straighten the front wheels to their proper position with the vehicle raised on stands. First center the spiral cable before installing the steering wheel with alignment of matchmarks followed by a temporary tightening of the steering wheel set nut. Next follow the process of power steering system bleeding while testing the steering wheel alignment and setting the steering wheel set nut to 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.). As the final step install the steering wheel pad, tool box, luggage compartment trim box cover while inspecting the front wheel alignment.