OEM 2004 Toyota Solara Rack And Pinion

2004 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Overhaul a Rack and Pinion Power Steering Assembly on 2004 Toyota Solara?

  A: The first step of rack & pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly overhaul requires straight-wheel alignment while using a seat belt to secure the steering wheel in place for spiral cable protection. Bolt A must be loosened to take off the clamp from hole cover No.1 before hole cover No.2 is separated from hole cover No.1. Finally bolt B needs detachment. Note the positions of the power steering rack and pinion assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly then remove the bolt to separate them. Using Special Service Tool 09628-62011, do the following procedure to separate left and right tie rod assemblies after removing the front wheel. The next step requires unscrewing both left and right front stabilizer link assemblies starting from their upper points. To detach the front stabilizer brackets No.1 LH and RH remove their stabilizer bar bush along with the bolts. Separate the pressure feed tube assembly from the power steering rack and pinion assembly through the use of Special Service Tool: 09023-12700 while the 2AZ-FE engine will need the removal of a tube clamp nut as well. The heat insulator requirement also exists for the 3MZ-FE engine model. Heat insulating pads surrounding the power steering rack housing must be carefully detached before using the necessary hardware tools to pull out the power steering rack and pinion assembly. Use Special Service Tool: 09023-38200 to disconnect and safely wrap tensioned turn pressure tubes of the power steering rack and pinion assembly with Special Service Tool: 09612-00012. Disassemble each tie rod by removing them first then detach the clamp and clip system of the steering rack boot while keeping the boots unharmed. Use Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to unstake the claw washer while taking off the steering rack end sub-assembly by removing both the steering rack boots No.2 and No.1. Implement the established procedures for removing both the rack guide and power steering control valve while protecting their oil seal and spacer grooves. A power steering rack inspection must be performed for wear and runout conditions before deciding if a new assembly replacement is needed. Apply new O-rings along with oil seals while paying attention to their correct placement and adequate lubrication. Secure the power steering rack alongside the bush by placing the cylinder end stopper in its correct position while using a new securing wire.