OEM 2001 Toyota Sequoia Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota Sequoia Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: A proper removal of rack and pinion requires front wheel alignment to straight ahead position followed by pad and wheel removal. The right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends require disconnection along with the removal of the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly when removing the clamp plate by extracting the bolt. Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 is used to detach the pressure feed and return tubes before you proceed with Rack And Pinion assembly removal by disassembling the bracket bolt and nut and stud bolt along with two set bolts, nut, washer, and Rack And Pinion assembly. The grommet and bracket need to be taken off after all procedures. To install the components begin with placing the grommet and bracket before adding the Rack And Pinion assembly while tightening Rack And Pinion assembly set bolt "A" to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.) and then installing bolt "B" with washer and nut "B" to 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.). Secure the stud bolt "C" to the bracket while torquing it to 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.) and fasten bolt "D" and nut "D" to the bracket using 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.). Attach the pressure return tubes through Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 and tighten the tool to 22 Nm (227 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.). Maintain a torque wrench fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 inch) for accurate torquing. Follow the clamp plate procedure before tightening the bolt with torque at 29 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.) and subsequently attach the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly with its right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends. Place the front wheel facing forward before lifting the vehicle to its jacked position. Then center the spiral cable and position the steering wheel through shaft alignment using matchmarks together with temporary tightness of the wheel set nut and completion of the connector. The power steering system requires bleeding before the driver examines the steering wheel center and torques the wheel set nut to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). After installation of the rack and pinion pad the front wheel alignment needs assessment.