OEM 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Rack And Pinion

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the Rack And Pinion on 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: Begin the rack and pinion removal by properly aligning the front wheels forward while clearing away the steering wheel pad and wheel itself. The first step requires removal of the luggage compartment trim box cover together with the tool box. First detach the pressure feed tube together with the return hose from the power steering vane pump before removing the front luggage under cover. The Rack And Pinion assembly becomes accessible after disconnecting the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and both RH and LH tie rod ends by removing the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and 4 plate washers from the rack and pinion support member. The pressure feed tube assembly requires Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 to disconnect pressure feed and return tubes leading to 2 O-ring removal before extracting the bolt and pressure feed tube assembly. Begin pressure feed tube assembly installation with the bolt and torque it to 5.0 Nm (45 inch lbs.) before coating new power steering fluid on the O-rings. Finish installation by using Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 to torque the pressure feed and return tubes to 22.5 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) with a torque wrench of 345 mm (13.58 inch) length. Follow the specified steps to join the Rack And Pinion assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and 4 plate washers to the rack and pinion support member before tightening them to 57 Nm (580 kgf-cm, 42 ft. lbs.). Reinstall the front luggage under cover together with attaching pressure feed tube and return hose to the power steering vane pump before linking the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly to the RH and LH tie rod ends. The driver must keep the front wheels aligned and straight before lifting the vehicle. The spiral cable should be centered after which the steering wheel is installed by aligning matchmarks while performing a temporary set nut torque. After bleeding the power steering system workers should check the steering wheel center point before securing the steering wheel set nut to 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.). To finish the installation install the steering wheel pad together with the tool box then the luggage compartment trim box cover before inspecting the front wheel alignment.