OEM 2005 Toyota Celica Rack And Pinion

2005 Toyota Celica Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall the Rack And Pinion on 2005 Toyota Celica?

  A: The rack and pinion removal process starts with steering wheels set frontward so remove safety pad followed by wheel removal. Eliminate the RH, center, and LH engine under covers before you disconnect the RH and LH tie rod ends and the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. The process to remove the rack and pinion begins by using Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 to detach pressure feed and return tubes. Afterward remove the tube clamp by extracting its bolt. The next procedure serves to remove both the column hole cover assembly and the engine hood through completion of this process. Install the engine sling device to the engine hangers while confirming the correct positioning of the No. 1 engine hanger (Part No.: 12281-22021 for 1Z-FE Engine or 12281-88600 for 2ZZ-FE Engine) and No. 2 engine hanger (Part No.: 12281-15040 or 12281-15050 for 1Z-FE Engine or 12282-88600 for 2ZZ-FE Engine) with bolt: 91512-B1016 or 91512-61020 fastened at 38 Nm (388 Start by disconnecting the lower ball joint from both the lower suspension arm and stabilizer bar and remove the nut. The disconnect of the engine rear mount insulator and front suspension member requires bolt A removal along with three nuts while the engine front mount insulator and front suspension member separation involves two bolt removals (B). A transmission jack should be used to support the front suspension member and lower suspension arm before six bolts (C, D, and E) are removed to separate the full assembly. The rack and pinion assembly removal process includes unbolting four components after making matchmarks between the intermediate extension and control valve shaft before completely removing the bolt and intermediate extension. Begin the installation by attaching the engine rear mount insulator and engine rear mount bracket to their respective points using three bolts at 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.) torque. The through bolt of the insulator should be tightened to 87 Nm (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft. lbs.). The installation of the rack and pinion assembly requires proper matchmarks alignment before fastening the assembly with a bolt that reaches 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.) and four bolts to the front suspension member at 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.). Secure the front suspension member with lower suspension arm and rack and pinion assembly through six bolts (bolt C, D, and E) with the following torque specifications: Bolt C and D exactly at 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.) and Bolt E to 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.). The assembly of engine front mount insulator and front suspension member requires two bolts (bolt B) tightened at 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.) while bolt A together with three nuts receive the same torque. Reinstall the stabilizer bar while tightening its nut to 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.) after installing the lower ball joint to the lower suspension arm. Place the engine sling device aside then rejoin the PCV hoses before fastening the four bolts onto the No. 2 cylinder head cover. After hooking up the column hole cover sub-assembly, tube clamp and pressure feed and return tubes using Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 you must torque them all at 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.). Reinstall engine under covers while maintaining a connection between the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly alongside the tie rod ends on both RH and LH sides. First straighten the front wheels then center the spiral cable followed by the steering wheel installation with matching mark alignment before temporarily torquing the set nut. Next perform power steering bleeder procedures then inspect the wheel center point followed by set nut torque at 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). Finish by installing the wheel pad and conducting front wheel alignment checks.