OEM 2003 Toyota Tundra Rack And Pinion

2003 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the Rack And Pinion on 2003 Toyota Tundra?

  A: Beginning the rack and pinion removal requires straightening the front wheels before you take off the steering wheel pad and wheel. One should first disconnect RH and LH tie rod ends before unscrewing the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and clamp plate bolt for removal. Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 should be used to disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes. Separate the PS rack and pinion assembly by first removing the bracket's bolt along with its nut and stud bolt and secondly taking away the two set bolts and their nut and washer and assembly. The technician should proceed to eliminate the bracket and grommet. You should install the grommet and bracket followed by the PS rack and pinion assembly while applying the correct torque values beginning with the rack and pinion assembly set bolt at 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 123 ft. lbs.), then the rack and pinion assembly set bolt with washer and nut at 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.), and lastly torquing the stud bolt to the bracket at 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.) and bolt and nut to bracket at 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 must be used to connect pressure feed and return tubes after torqueing them to 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.). Maintain accuracy by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.1 inch). First connect the clamp plate before installing the bolt which demands 29 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.) torque and proceed to join the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and RH and LH tie rod ends. Make sure the front wheel faces forward while jacking up the vehicle and then position the spiral cable in the center before installing the steering wheel by aligning the markings on the wheel to the steering column main shaft while fixing the wheel set nut temporarily and connecting the connector. The technician should commence power steering system bleeding while checking the steering wheel center position followed by tightening the steering wheel set nut to 50 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.). Next, install the steering wheel pad then inspect the front wheel alignment.