OEM 2005 Toyota Matrix Rack And Pinion

2005 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the steps involved in overhauling the Rack And Pinion on 2005 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The identified parts of the rack and pinion require a coating made from power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease. Your first task should be to disconnect battery negative cables while inspecting the center front wheel. Steering wheel assembly attachment to Special Service Tool: 09950-50013 requires initiation before retrieving the horn button assembly. Drivers should then detach front wheels and engine under covers. Both tie rod end sub-assemblies must be disconnected using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 after which the column hole cover silencer sheet and steering intermediate shaft must be disconnected. Disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly together with the return tube sub-assembly by using Special Service Tool: 09023-38400 to remove both front stabilizer link assemblies. The work proceeds by disconnecting lower Front suspension arm sub-assemblies No.1 from both sides followed by hood sub-assembly removal together with cylinder head cover No.2. Support the engine assembly with two engine hangers at the recommended torque strength for both 1ZZ-FE and 2ZZ-GE engine models. First disconnect the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly together with steering column hole cover sub-assembly No.1 and steering intermediate shaft before marking matchmarks for reinstall. Secure the rack and pinion power steering assembly inside a vise using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012. First remove the left and right turn pressure tubes by applying Special Service Tool: 09023-38200 before taking off both sides tie rod end sub-assemblies. Check the torque specifications on tie rod ends and eliminate the steering rack boots and end sub-assemblies by employing Special Service Tool: 09922-10010. After component removal of the rack guide and power steering control valve together with their association check lines for damage along with wear. Replace all bearings along with installing new seals and use molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease according to specified instructions. Secure the power steering rack by applying appropriate torque on components beginning with the steering rack end sub-assemblies and tie rod ends. Separate step includes connecting the steering intermediate shaft followed by reinstallation of all components in reverse order while torquing every bolt according to its specified values. The installation concludes with power steering fluid addition followed by system bleeding procedures and leak inspections before the assembly process of the cylinder head cover No.2 and hood sub-assembly and final alignment adjustments of the steering wheel hardware.