OEM 2001 Toyota Prius Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Start the rack and pinion service and repair by using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 to set the electric power rack and pinion assembly in a vise but avoid excessive tightening force. You should start by marking the components of RH and LH tie rod ends and their lock nuts before loosening lock nuts to remove both tie rod end and lock nut while repeating the same process on the opposite side. Move on to remove RH and LH clamps along with clips and rack boots paying close attention to the boots while marking each component for identification. Use a screwdriver and hammer with caution to unstake the RH and LH rack end claw washers before using Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to remove both ends from the rack and pinion while following the supplied illustration. Detach the earth wire by unscrewing the bolt after you remove the claw washer. Reinstall the earth wire by placing the bolt and torque it to 5.5 Nm (60 kgf-cm, 52 inch lbs.). Apply the rack and pinion end temporarily and align the claws to fit the rack and pinion grooves before torquing the rack end to 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.) using Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 in the specified direction with a torque wrench using a 380 mm (14.96 inch) fulcrum length. Drive the claw washer into position using a brass bar along with a hammer unit while rack and pinion collision remains avoided, perform the same procedure on the other side. Check that the rack and pinion hole contains no grease before fitting the RH and LH rack boots with their clips and clamps while avoiding any boot damage and twisting. Close the procedure by installing RH and LH tie rod ends along with lock nuts through alignment of matchmarks with toe-in adjustment before torquing the nut on each side.