OEM 2002 Toyota Avalon Rack And Pinion

2002 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: A proper procedure for rack and pinion removal starts by making sure front wheels are straight ahead followed by removing the steering wheel pad and wheel. Start the rack and pinion wrench procedure by removing the nut from the clamp plate together with the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the RH and LH tie rod ends. The technician should utilize Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 to disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes. After disconnection the technician should extract the 2 O-rings that are housed within these tubes. The removal of stabilizer bar 4 bolts is necessary but leave the bar intact during this process. To withdraw the Rack And Pinion assembly, first untangle the No. 1 fuel tube protector with its two bolts and nut then unfasten the assembly through the two set bolts and nuts after maybe lifting the stabilizer bar while maintaining a safe distance between the turn pressure tubes. You should start Rack And Pinion assembly PS from the left-hand side of the vehicle before torquing the two set bolts and nuts to 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.). The next installation steps require the placement of the No. 1 fuel tube protector with 2 bolts and a nut followed by stabilizer bar connection through 4 bolts torqued to 19 Nm (1190 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.). Finally, connect the pressure feed and return tubes after coating 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid utilizing Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 and torquing them to 28 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.). Fasten the clamp plate to its nut which should be tightened to 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.). Then install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and RH and LH tie rod ends. Focus the front wheels until the spiral cable stays centered while installing the steering wheel. First align matchmarks then loosely tighten the set nut followed by connector attachment. The power steering bleeding procedure should follow steering wheel center point inspection as well as steering wheel set nut torquing to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs). Installation of the steering wheel pad will be performed next before front wheel alignment check. Perform steering angle sensor zero point calibration when the system contains VSC along with all standard procedures.