OEM 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Rack And Pinion

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to disassemble the Rack And Pinion assembly on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: The rack and pinion assembly requires a vise clamp using SST 09630-00014 (09631-00142) without excessive tightness to disassemble it. Affix SST 09023-38200 to the pressure tubes after which the user should loosen the rack boot clamps using pliers before removing all elements including clips, boots and clamps while marking the components according to their right and left sides. Stake back the washer using a screwdriver with a hammer and refrain from hitting the rack and pinion before stabilizing it with a spanner to remove the rack ends using SST 09922-10010 by following proper insertion direction. SST 09922-10010 tool is used to remove the rack guide spring cap lock nut followed by extraction of the rack guide spring cap, rack guide spring and dust cover sanitizing the interior space. The control valve assembly needs matchmarks on its valve housing and rack housing before removing two bolts so you can pull the assembly out with an O-ring removal. Use SST 09631-20060 to loosen the bearing guide nut while winding vinyl tape onto the control valve shaft before tapping out the valve assembly with a plastic hammer with attention to oil seal lip safety. First remove the valve assembly's O-ring and nut to afterward insert SST 09922-10010 for extracting the cylinder end stopper together with its O-ring. Press out the rack and pinion along with its oil seal through the use of SST 09950-70010 (09951-07200) while maintaining rack protection and sealing out drops from occurring. Runout and wear inspections of the rack and pinion should be completed while you check for bearing damage and treat it with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease. Install the oil seal and bearing by using SST 09950-60010 (09951-00260), 09950-70010 (09951-07150). Apply the oil seal in its correct installation direction. Check for cracks on the bushing and apply grease for replacements. The maintenance of the rack and pinion requires installation of new Teflon rings and O-rings after applying power steering fluid to their surfaces. To replace Teflon rings within the control valve assembly first secure them using SST 09631-20081 without damaging the installation grooves. You should use a screw extractor to remove the union seat before gently tapping in a fresh one. Apply power steering fluid and molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the indicated parts before installing the rack and pinion through SST 09631-00350 while properly setting all oil seal components. The spacer and cylinder end stopper need installation followed by stopper torquing with SST 09922-10010 to 110 Nm. An air tightness test should be conducted with SST 09631-12071. Securely fix the control valve assembly by first coating Teflon rings and protecting the oil seal lip and subsequently torque the bearing guide nut with SST 09631-20060 to 24.5 Nm. Fasten the dust cover onto the valve assembly in its housing before tightening the bolts to 18 Nm. Implement assembly of the rack guide sub-assembly together with its springs and cap while applying sealant for the thread connections. Set total preload through SST 09616-00011 by installing the rack ends then torquing the rack guide spring cap to 25 Nm and using SST 09616-00011 to achieve target specifications. Apply sealant to the rack guide spring cap lock nut before tightening it to 52 Nm with SST 09922-10010. The total preload should be checked once again after this step. Install the right and left rack ends with proper alignment at 99 Nm through SST 09922-10010 then stake the washers before installing right and left rack boots and clips with the tube hole free from obstructions to add 2-turn pressure tubes using SST 09023-38200 torqued to 23 Nm.