OEM 2002 Toyota Sequoia Rack And Pinion

2002 Toyota Sequoia Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step to extract the rack and pinion begins with facing the front wheels directly forward while removing both the steering wheel pad and steering wheel. Use bolt removal to disconnect the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly together with the clamp plate along with the RH and LH tie rod ends. The removal process begins with disconnection of pressure feed tubes and return tubes using Special Service Tool: 09023-12700. Then workers should extract bolt, nut, and stud bolt from the bracket before removing the two set bolts, nut, washer, and Rack And Pinion assembly. In the next step take off the bracket along with its grommet from the installation site. The installation process begins by putting grommet and bracket first along with Rack And Pinion assembly while tightening Rack And Pinion assembly set bolt "A" to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.) and Rack And Pinion assembly set bolt "B" with washer and nut "B" to 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) followed by stud bolt "C" to 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.) and bolt "D" and nut "D" to 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-c The pressure and return tubes should be attached using Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 with a torques of 22 Nm (227 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.). Verify the torque wrench uses a center rod of 300 mm (11.81 inch) for accurate measurements. Use the clamp plate first before you install a bolt which needs 29 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.) tightening torque. Continue by attaching the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and the RH and LH tie rod ends. Begin by positioning the front wheel directly forward then center the spiral cable before adding the steering wheel through correct shaft alignment of matchmarks between wheel and main shaft while tightening the set nut briefly before connector installation. The power steering bleeder should be used before checking steering wheel centrality and setting the steering wheel nut torque to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). The conclusion of installation requires the steering wheel pad to be installed while performing front wheel alignment together with zero point calibration of steering angle and master cylinder pressure and yaw rate and deceleration sensors.