OEM 2007 Toyota Camry Rack And Pinion

2007 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the Rack And Pinion and related components on 2007 Toyota Camry?

  A: The installation of a new power steering control valve upper oil seal requires power steering fluid application on the lip followed by use of Special Service Tool: 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09950-60010 (09951-00180, 09952-06010, 09951-00320) and a press for installation with proper positioning. Afterward, apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the power steering control valve upper bearing before installing it using Special Service Tool: 09950-70010 (09951-07150) alongside 09950-60010 (09951-00180, 09951-00340). Install four new power steering control valve spacers which need power steering fluid coating before the installation process. Apply power steering fluid to the control valve subassembly before its installation into the housing while keeping spacers and oil seal lip free from damage. The installation of the power steering control valve lower oil seal calls for Special Service Tool: 09612-22011 and a press which requires power steering fluid-coated seal lips to be oriented correctly. First install the power steering control valve assembly with its new gasket to the rack and pinion housing using two bolts that require 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.) torque. Next use Special Service Tool: 09616-00011 while fixing a new nut to the control valve shaft and torque it to 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.). Begin by applying sealant on 2 to 3 threads of the rack housing cap before installing it with a 27 mm socket wrench and torquing up to 54 Nm (546 kgf-cm, 40 ft. lbs.). Finally, stake the cap to the housing to secure it in place. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to a new O-ring before placing it within the rack guide spring cap while checking for the absence of foreign particles. Add molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the rack guide base and rack guide components, and place the rack guide base into position before lubricating the compression spring contact areas before installing both components together. The rack guide spring cap requires installation torque of 50 to 70 Nm (514 to 714 kgf-cm, 37 to 52 ft. lbs.) then measure control valve turning torque for a minimum of 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 54 inch lbs.). After aligning matchmarks on the rack and pinion housing and rack guide spring cap, scientists should softly loosen the cap with torque readings starting from 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7.4 ft. lbs.). The rack guide spring cap needs to be secured with 50 to 70 Nm torque (510 to 714 kgf-cm, 37 to 52 ft. lbs.). Three stake points need to be marked before performing a second loosening check. Before assembling, users should inspect total preload and apply MP grease around the control valve shaft before wrapping it with vinyl tape. Then install the dust cover. The installer should implement two new claw washers onto rack and pinion end subassembly through Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 for the LH side with torque setting at 84 Nm (852 kgf-cm, 62 ft. lbs.) without tool usage or 60 Nm (613 kgf-cm, 44 ft. lbs.) with tool application while maintaining tool parallelism to the torque wrench. Move to the RH side of the rack and install stake the claw washers before checking that no grease clogs the ends. Place silicon grease on the inside of the No. 2 rack and pinion boot before installation and ensure proper fitting while avoiding damage followed by similar application and installation of the No. 1 rack and pinion boot. Use Service Tool: 09521-24010 to secure No. 2 rack and pinion boot clamps at a 2.0 mm (0.079 inch) or lower clearance. Install the rack and pinion boot clips in their appropriate positions. Inspection of rack boot performance requires observation of rack boot expansion and contraction while using Special Service Tool: 09616-00011 to rotate the pinion. Install the tie rod assembly LH to the rack and pinion end subassembly while matching the markings and torque the lock nut to 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.) with a new cotter pin installed. First coat both new O-rings with power steering fluid then install them into the right turn pressure tube using Special Service Tool: 09023-38201 until reaching torque of 13 Nm (128 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) without the tool or 11 Nm (114 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.) with it. The same process should be used for installing the left turn pressure tube. Insert the rack and pinion housing heat insulator followed by the rack and pinion link assembly using two bolts and two nuts which should be tightened to 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft. lbs.). Install the clamp with two bolts before tightening the pressure feed tube assembly on both sides using Special Service Tool: 09023-12701 with a torque setting of 25 Nm for the tool removed condition or 22 Nm with tool engaged. Install the engine assembly with transaxle while connecting the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with a nut that reaches 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.) before installing a new cotter pin. Drill new matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and steering link assembly and introduce the bolt before torquing to 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.). The front wheel installation requires torqueing these wheels to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Then connect cable to negative battery terminal. Finally, bleed power steering fluid, check fluid levels, inspect for leaks, confirm straight wheel position while inspecting and adjusting wheel alignment.