OEM 2006 Toyota Corolla Rack And Pinion

2006 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Rack and Pinion Power Steering Assembly on 2006 Toyota Corolla?

  A: Service and repair of the rack & pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly starts by having the front wheels facing straight ahead and removing the front wheels and engine under covers (LH and RH) and exhaust pipe assembly (1ZZ-FE and 2ZZ-GE versions). The service requires operators to detach the tie rod end sub-assembly with Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 before they can remove the column hole cover silencer sheet and separate the steering intermediate shaft through steering wheel fixation with a seat belt to stop its rotation. The intermediate shaft assembly No.2 and intermediate shaft need marking ahead of bolt A loosening followed by bolt B removal to enable separation of the intermediate shaft assembly No.2. Separated connections include the pressure feed tube assembly assisted by Special Service Tool: 09023-12701 and the front stabilizer link assemblies (LH and RH). You should first remove lower suspension components No.1 for both left and right sides and then take off the hood alongside the second cylinder head cover. Two engine hangers (12281 - 22021 No.1 / 12281 - 15040 No.2) and bolt (91512 - B1016) can suspend the engine while you should remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. Nullify the steering column hole cover sub-assembly No.1 and remove steering intermediate shaft and rack & pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly through unbiased bolts and nuts. Follow instructions to set the rack & pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly into a vise using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 before removing the left and right turn pressure tubes through Special Service Tool: 09023-38201 with their O-rings. First check the proper torque range of 0.49 to 3.43 Nm on the tie rod end sub-assemblies (LH and RH), then install new ones if required. Discard the clamps and clips from the steering rack boots before taking off the rack boots themselves. Use Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to remove steering rack end sub-assemblies and later remove the rack guide and power steering control valve by avoiding grooves damage. The power steering rack should be checked for run out which must not exceed 0.1 millimeters. Inspect the worn elements before installing new bearings and seals while applying molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease at specified points. The last step entails reattaching components backward starting from the most distant parts while giving attention to correctly orient each O-ring and seal and lubricating them thoroughly.