OEM 2006 Scion xA Rack And Pinion

2006 Scion xA Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the Rack And Pinion on 2006 Scion xA?

  A: Start power steering link removal by taking out the front wiper arms (right-hand side and left-hand side) then remove the hood to cowl top seal and both cowl top ventilator louvers also located on the right-hand side and left-hand side of the vehicle. Proper sequence begins with removing the windshield wiper motor assembly along with its links until cowl panel units are removed. The first step is to check the center front wheel then remove both the steering column hole cover plate and steering sliding yoke subassembly by securing the steering wheel to the seat belt to stop rotation and protect the spiral cable from damage. Next mark the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft before loosening the bolt to finally detach the sliding yoke from the intermediate shaft. Remove clip A to disconnect the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly while safeguarding clip B from damage. Execute the removal of the hood assembly, empty the power steering fluid, then detach both front wheels. The tie rod end sub-assemblies need to be disconnected from both sides using identical procedures. To begin the replacement procedure of the pressure feed tube assembly you will need to unfasten the clip and return hose before using Special Service Tool: 09023-12701 to separate the pressure feed tube and remove the return tube. The following step entails removing the bolt and disconnecting the tube clamp. Apply the same procedures to both sides for disconnecting No. 1 front suspension arm sub-assemblies (lower LH and RH) from the vehicle. After suspension the engine assembly can be completed by installing 2 No. 1 engine hangers (Parts No. The engine suspension requires two No. 1 engine hangers (parts No.: No. 1 engine hanger: 12281-21010 Bolt: 91642-81025) with a tightening torque at 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.) to hold the engine using a sling device and chain hoist while avoiding any attachment that would suspend the engine through connected chain parts. The technician needs to detach the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly by first removing four bolts along with two reinforcements before completing the process by unbolting the engine mounting insulator rear but always stabilizing the crossmember with a transmission jack while removing its four bolts and the crossmember itself. Begin by unbolting the 2 bolts securing the power steering rack and pinion housing heat insulator and extracting the insulator which leads to removal of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and the steering intermediate shaft. Mark both the steering link and intermediate shaft before disconnecting the bolt and intermediate shaft. Mark the steering link and No. 2 bracket before removing 4 bolts, nuts, No. 2 bracket and No. 2 grommet and steering link. Torque the bolt with the nut fixed because the nut possesses its own stopper that prevents turning the bolt. You must remove the steering turn pressure tube RH by using Special Service Tool: 09023-38201 and extract its 2 O-rings then carry out the exact procedure for the left steering turn pressure tube.