OEM 2006 Toyota Camry Rack And Pinion

2006 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Are the Detailed Procedures and Precautions for Removing, Inspecting, and Reassembling the Power Rack And Pinion Assembly on 2006 Toyota Camry?

  A: The arrow-marked installation components require a coating with power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease. Start by disconnecting the battery negative terminal before proceeding to remove the horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly using SST 09950-50013 (also compatible with 09951-05010 and 09952-05010 and 09953-05020 and 09950-05021). Remove the front wheel together with the spiral cable sub-assembly before using SST 0962-62011 and disconnecting the tie rod assembly LH by removing its cotter pin and nut from the steering knuckle. The repeating procedure applies to the tie rod assembly RH. First loosen the steering bolt and take off the clamp from the steering column hole cover No. 1 before undoing the steering column hole cover No. 2 while placing matchmarks to disassemble the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly. Begin the process by detaching both front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH by taking out their nuts then using hexagon wrenches if needed. Unfasten the two bolts securing the front stabilizer brackets No. 1 LH and RH. SST 09023-12700 removes the pressure feed tube assembly and return tube assembly from the rack and pinion power steering assembly before the nut and return tube clamp can be disconnected. Detach the rack and pinion power steering assembly through bolt and nut removal. When working on the power steering rack housing heat insulator of the 1MZ-FE engine type remove both left and right turn pressure tubes using SST 09023-38200 which includes the O-ring removal. The rack and pinion power steering assembly should be secured using SST 09612-0012 then covered with tape before using SST 09612-0012 to remove the tie rod assemblies LH and RH. Mark both the tie rod assembly LH and steering rack end sub-assembly before loosening the lock nut and detaching them. Install the nut to the stud bolt followed by flipping the ball joint stud before measuring the torque on the tie rod assembly LH which should be placed in a vise for stability. Steer away from damaging the parts when you remove the steering rack boot clips and clamps before extracting the steering rack boots No. 1 and No. 2. Use a screwdriver and hammer to unstake the claw washer of the steering rack end sub-assembly before detaching the steering rack ends along with claw washers using SST 09922-10010. Use SST 09922-10010 to separate the spring cap from the spring cap nut and spring cap on the rack guide until the compression spring and rack guide can be removed. The power steering control valve requires socket wrench (27 mm) use to access the rack housing cap while using SST 09616-00011 to hold the control valve until all components including dust cover, bolts and gasket can be removed carefully. Before using a plastic hammer to remove a control valve the technician should wrap it in vinyl tape to protect it from damage. Use appropriate tools to eliminate the power steering rack bush and upper oil seal and cylinder end stopper while SST 09527-21011, 09612-24014 (0961-22011) assists with the rack bush oil seal removal. The power steering cylinder tube oil seal must be removed using SST 0995-70010 (09951-07360), 09950-60010 (09951-00290). Replace the rack and pinion piston ring with a newly installed O-ring and ring which must receive proper treatment during installation. The power steering cylinder tube oil seal will be installed with SST after correct orientation is confirmed followed by power steering rack and bush assembly where power steering fluid is applied according to installation direction. Use SST 09631-12071 (09633-00010) to test for air leaks while applying vacuum pressure before measuring any changes as you turn the cylinder end stopper clockwise for mounting.