OEM 2002 Toyota 4Runner Rack And Pinion

2002 Toyota 4Runner Rack And Pinion Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and install the Rack And Pinion on 2002 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: Rack and pinion removal begins by ensuring front wheels point directly ahead and then moving forward by removing the steering wheel pad and steering wheel. First remove the engine under cover with its 10 bolts and then the stabilizer bar before disconnecting both right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends. The technician must cut intermediate shaft No. 2 from the pressure feed and return tubes using Special Service Tool 09023-38400. The power rack and pinion assembly removal process begins by unfastening the bracket bolt and nut before removing the two set bolts and the rack and pinion assembly together with its washer and nut component. Complete this job by first removing the bracket then removing the grommet. Start the installation by attaching first the grommet and bracket before positioning the rack and pinion assembly while torquing the assembly set bolt to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.) and the assembly set bolt, nut, and washer to 130 Nm (1,330 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) and finally the bolt and nut to the bracket at 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.). Connect the pressure feed and return tubes through Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 while torquing pressure feed tubes to 41 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.) and return tubes to 45 Nm (460 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.). Establish the connection between intermediate shaft No. 2 and right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends and stabilize the system through the bar installation. Set the front wheel to face directly forward and maintain it in a raised position through axle support before aligning the spiral cable in its center. Insert the wheel into position according to matchmarks of the wheel and steering column main shaft then tighten the wheel set nut temporarily before joining the connector. The mechanic must bleed the power steering system followed by steering wheel center point inspection then tighten the steering wheel set nut to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). As a final step install the steering wheel pad then check the front wheel alignment before using ten bolts to bolt down the engine under cover while torquing them to 30 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.).