OEM 2001 Toyota Tundra Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: A proper start to remove the rack and pinion begins by positioning front wheels straight ahead before you uninstall steering wheel pad and steering wheel. The first step includes disconnecting the right-hand tie rod ends and left-hand tie rod ends before proceeding to remove the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly by unbolt the clamp plate. Disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes while using Special Service Tool: 09023-12700. Begin by removing the bolt, nut and stud bolt connecting the bracket to the PS rack and pinion assembly followed by the two set bolts, nut, washer and PS rack and pinion assembly itself from this bracket. Remove the bracket along with the grommet at the end of the process. The installation sequence includes fitting the grommet followed by bracket then PS rack and pinion assembly while torqueing the rack and pinion assembly set bolt to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.), the rack and pinion assembly set bolt with washer and nut to 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.), the stud bolt to the bracket to 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.) and the bolt and nut to the bracket to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.). Through the use of Special Service Tool: 09023-12700, connect pressure feed and return tubes by applying torque to 32 Nm while utilizing a 300 mm (11.81 inch) fulcrum length torque wrench. Fasten the clamp plate followed by installing a bolt which needs to be torqued to 29 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). After that attach the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly alongside both right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends. Position the vehicle with a jack lift but straighten the front wheel and then position the spiral cable at the center before wheel and column shaft alignment with their matchmarks using a temporary wheel set nut torque and connector plug. Complete the power steering bleed process then check steering wheel center alignment while torquing the wheel set nut to 35 ft lb (500 kgf cm, 50 Nm) and place the steering wheel pad followed by front wheel alignment inspection.