OEM 2008 Scion xD Rack And Pinion

2008 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the power Rack And Pinion on 2008 Scion xD?

  A: Starting the power steering rack and pinion replacement requires positioning front wheels in a straight direction then disconnecting the negative battery cable. Beginning at the front wiper arm head cap you should proceed with removing front wiper arm and blade assembly from both sides. Start the power steering rack and pinion removal by detaching the cowl top seal from underneath the hood and then removing the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and left cowl top ventilator louver. Then remove the front wiper motor and link after taking away the front air shutter seal found on the right side and the outer cowl top panel. In order to reach the column hole cover silencer sheet you need to remove both clips and the floor carpet. A seatbelt should secure the steering wheel assembly in position while preventing damage to the spiral cable before marking both the power steering and steering intermediate shaft assembly sliding yoke. Break bolt A loose while removing bolt B to divide the steering intermediate shaft assembly. The No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly requires detachment of clip A and separation of clip B from the body structure. First disconnect front wheel and untie both tie rod end sub-assemblies and front stabilizer link assemblies from left and right sides. Detach the front suspension lower arms from both left and right sides. Install the engine hanger using Special Service Tool: 09 LA 000 (or equivalent) while using an engine sling device and chain block for support according to the specified installation torque of 43 Nm (439 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf). The parts required include the No. 1 engine hanger (Part No. 12281-37020) and No. 2 engine hanger (Part No. 12282-37010) with Bolt No. 91552-81050. Remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly by detaching its bolt and separating the engine moving control rod before supporting it with a transmission jack while removing six bolts. The power steering rack and pinion uninstall process requires removal of two bolts together with two nuts where specialized attention must be given to prevent the nut's rotation. Apply Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 to a vise for securing the power steering rack and pinion before taping the tool for usage. Before removal the left side tie rod end sub-assembly requires marking of both it and the steering rack and pinion along with marks applied to right side components similarly.