OEM 2008 Toyota 4Runner Rack And Pinion

2008 Toyota 4Runner Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to disassemble the Rack And Pinion on 2008 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: The power steering link disassembly begins by fixing the assembly with a union nut wrench to detach two turn pressure tubes before installing the rack and pinion assembly between aluminum plates in a vise using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012. Application of identification marks to the tie rod end along with the lock nut and rack end occurs before removing the tie rod end and lock nut from the LH side until completing the same steps for the RH side. Open the rack and pinion boot clamp LH by using pliers alongside a screwdriver while protecting the boot from damage and record both the RH and LH boot markings. The procedure to remove the rack and pinion boot clamp RH matches the step for the LH side with pliers and a screwdriver followed by careful removal of rack and pinion boot clips for both sides without damaging the boots. Take off the rack and pinion boots beginning with the LH then proceed to remove the RH boots. Operators should stake back the washer with a screwdriver and hammer before using Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to remove the rack end and craw washer. The tool should be used in the direction specified for completion. The technician marks both rack ends before removing the rack guide through Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 followed by hexagon wrench (24 mm) usage to detach the rack guide spring cap then extract spring and guide. The power steering control valve needs two bolts removal before pulling out the control valve assembly with its housing while extracting the O-ring. Secure the control valve assembly in a soft jaw vise while using Special Service Tool: 09631-20060 until the bearing guide nut comes off without damaging the oil seal lip. Remove the O-ring and dust cover afterward. Drive out the oil seal from the bearing guide nut using Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 and 09951-00300 with a hammer before placing vinyl tape around the control valve shaft and tapping the valve assembly out with the bearing guide nut from the housing by using a plastic hammer while being cautious with the oil seal lip. A screwdriver should be used to eliminate the 4 teflon rings from the control valve assembly while maintaining the integrity of the grooves then use a screw extractor to separate the union seat from the control valve housing. To remove the power steering control valve upper oil seal with its bearing from the housing use these special service tools: 09950-70010 and 09951-07150. The O-ring can be detached from the end stopper after users remove it with Special Service Tool: 09631-20120. Last, press out the rack and pinion with Special Service Tool: 09950-70010 and 09951-07200 before removing the oil seal from the rack and pinion. The next step entails removing the teflon ring and O-ring from the rack and pinion by using a screwdriver while maintaining the ring's groove undamaged.