OEM 2005 Toyota RAV4 Rack And Pinion

2005 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the Rack And Pinion assembly on 2005 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The first step to remove the rack and pinion consists of ensuring the front wheels point straight ahead followed by removing the steering wheel pad together with the steering wheel. Take off both the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column hole cover by unfastening their clamp attachment at the dash panel. The right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends need disconnection then proceed with the stabilizer bar bolts removal while keeping the bar attached. The Rack And Pinion pressure feed and return tubes should be disconnected using Special Service Tool 09023-12701 before removing the two securing bolts. The process requires removing the mounting bolts from the Rack And Pinion assembly along with the steering column hole cover and clamp then marking the steering intermediate extension and control valve shaft and breaking the bolt to free the assembly without harming the turn pressure tubes. To perform the installation maintain proper Rack And Pinion assembly positioning while lining up matchmarks and tighten the bolt at 35 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.). Secure the steering column hole cover along with its clamp on the control valve shaft and attach the Rack And Pinion assembly by bolting it in with 2 bolts reaching a torque of 134 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm and 101 ft. lbs.). For tubing installation connect the Rack And Pinion using Special Service Tool: 09023-12701 and torques to 40 Nm (410 kgf-cm) while utilizing a torque wrench with 345 mm (13.58 inch) length. The next step involves installing and torquing to 29 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.) stabilization bar with four bolts. Right-hand and left-hand tie rod ends get their installation afterward and finally the steering column hole cover with its clamp tightened. Install the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly with the front wheels pointing straight ahead (jacking up is preferable), position the spiral cable at center and place the steering wheel through correct matchmarks before tightening the steering wheel set nut temporarily. The power steering system requires bleeding then the steering wheel center point check while torquing the steering wheel set nut to 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.) before installing the steering wheel pad with front wheel alignment verification.