OEM 2007 Toyota Avalon Rack And Pinion

2007 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair Rack and Pinion Power Steering Gear on 2007 Toyota Avalon?

  A: A proper service or repair of the rack and pinion power steering rack and pinion begins with aligning the front wheels before wheel removal and subsequent uninstallation of front fender apron seals from both sides of the vehicle. Seal the steering wheel with a seat belt to stop its rotation so you can remove the bolt before notating the locations of both the power steering rack and pinion assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly for separation. Use Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to detach the tie rod assemblies on both sides and proceed to remove both front stabilizer link assemblies with their brackets from the vehicle. Discharge the pressure feed tube assembly and return tube assembly using Special Service Tool 09023-12701 while removing the bolts from the power steering rack and pinion assembly without tipping the nut. To disassemble the power steering rack housing heat insulator and right and left turn pressure tubes users should employ Special Service Tool: 09023-38201 while using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 for securing the power steering rack and pinion assembly. First remove the tie rod assemblies with care to damage while sorting out boot clips and clamps then unstake the claw washers to access the steering rack end sub-assembly using Special Service Tool: 09922-10010. You should next take out the rack guide and power steering control valve while keeping the oil seal safe throughout the operation. Start by removing the end stopper of the cylinder and the power steering rack and pinion before proceeding to remove both the power steering rack and pinion bush and its oil seal with Special Service Tool: 09527-21011. At the end, use appropriate tools to carefully remove the power steering cylinder tube oil seal and power piston oil seal. The inspection of tie rod assemblies requires checking for correct torque specifications with replacement of defective parts.