OEM 2002 Toyota Tundra Rack And Pinion

2002 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step to remove the rack and pinion requires setting the front wheels to point straight ahead followed by removing the steering wheel pad and the steering wheel. Begin by disconnecting both tie rod ends to the right and left hand side and the No. 2 intermediate shaft unit along with the clamp plate after bolt removal. Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 should be used to disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes. Begin Rack And Pinion assembly removal by first removing the bolt as well as nut and stud bolt from the bracket followed by extracting two set bolts and Rack And Pinion assembly along with nut and washer. Complete the removal by taking out both the bracket and grommet. Installation should begin with grommet and bracket installation before fitting the Rack And Pinion assembly with correct torque values including 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.) for the Rack And Pinion assembly set bolt and 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) for the Rack And Pinion assembly set bolt with washer before finishing with a torque of 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.) for the stud bolt and 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.) for the bolt and nut to the User 09023-12700 must be used to connect pressure feed and return tubes which should be torqued to 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.). Use a torque wrench with a 300 mm (11.81 inch) fulcrum and maintain tool parallel to the wrench. The clamp plate installation requires a bolt that needs torquing to 29 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.) before attaching the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly with RH and LH tie rod ends. Set the front end wheel at a straight position while the vehicle is on hydraulic jacks before placing the spiral cable at its center point and attaching the wheel by matching the wheel markings to the steering column shaft while securing the wheel set nut only temporarily and connecting the power steering component. The power steering bleeding must be completed before you verify the steering wheel alignment while torquing the wheel set nut to 50 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.) for installation of the steering wheel pad. Front wheel alignment will be checked afterward.