OEM 2005 Scion tC Rack And Pinion

2005 Scion tC Rack And Pinion Parts Q&A

• Q: How to overhaul the Rack And Pinion on 2005 Scion tC?

  A: You need to fix the front wheels to an straight-ahead position and empty the power steering fluid before you repair the link assembly. First mark the joint pieces of rack and pinion intermediate shaft assembly No.2 & No.1 before removing them with a bolt while keeping the wheel steady. Start by taking off the steering column hole cover sub-assembly No.1 then the front wheels with the engine under covers LH and RH prior to detaching the tie rod ends (Special Service Tool: 09628-00011). Unplug the tube assembly connection with Special Service Tool 09023-12701 by removing the bolt and taking apart the tube end clamp. Detach front stabilizer links from both sides and split lower No.1 front suspension arm sub-assemblies. Then proceed to remove the floor panel brace front, exhaust pipe assembly center and other sub-assemblies before suspending the engine assembly and unbolting the No.1 hook. Support the crossmember sub-assembly on a transmission jack while disconnecting bolts and nuts to remove it from the power steering rack and pinion assembly. Take out the subassembly No.1 from its steering column position and detach the rack and pinion intermediate shaft. Remember to mark the matchmarks prior to removing the bolt. Uninstall the power steering rack and pinion assembly when you remove its bolts and nuts. Remember to steer the wheel steady when loosening the bolt. Secure the power steering rack and pinion assembly using all required Special Service Tools which include 09023-38201 for left and right turn pressure tubes plus 09612-00012 to keep it safe. Uninstall both tie rod end sub-assemblies from their locations to inspect torque values. Disconnect both steering rack boot flex clamps and clips to take out the No.1 and No.2 steering rack boots. Reinforce the steering rack with both hands before you detach the claw washers through Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to extract the rack end units. Use suitable instruments to take off the rack guide, power steering control valve and upper oil seal without harming their components in the process. Separate the cylinder end stopper with its O-ring and remove the power steering rack and pinion unit while being cautious not to harm the oil seal area. Insert the new power steering cylinder tube oil seal directly and position it at the right angle to prevent harm. Apply Special Service Tool: 09951-07150 during installation. Watch for irregularities and breakdown in the power steering rack and pinion then fit a brand new one if needed.