OEM 2008 Toyota Matrix Rack And Pinion

2008 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly on 2008 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The rack and pinion power steering rack and pinion assembly needs four bolts, nuts and 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft-lbf) torque which must include proper installation of all 4 bushings without bolt pinching the bushings during tightening steps. Thread the rack and pinion pinion shaft bolt to its position while matching the markpoints and tighten it to 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf). First install the rack and pinion column hole cover sub-assembly No. 1 before moving on to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly while using Special Service Tool: 09670-00010 for proper alignment during temporary bolt tightening before final torques of Bolt A to 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft-lbf) and Bolt B to 113 Nm (1,152 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf) for both sides. Lay the crossmember bolt and install three nuts while applying 53 Nm (530 kgf-cm) of torque to finish the process of connecting the engine mounting insulator RR to the crossmember unit. Subsequently, affix the center member to the vehicle frame with two bolts and torque them to 60 Nm (612 kgf-cm) and proceed to secure the engine mounting insulator FR to the center member through its two bolts torqued to 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm). Fasten the front suspension lower arm No. 1 LH to the lower ball joint through a bolt while torquing the two nuts to 89 Nm (910 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf). Do the same installation and torque sequence for the RH side. Fit the nuts that link front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH and tighten them to 74 Nm (750 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) per nut. Special Service Tool 09023-38401 should be utilized to connect the return tube sub-assembly and pressure feed tube assembly while torquing each assembly to 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf) with a torque wrench having a 345 mm (13.58 in.) fulcrum length. The tube clamp needs a bolt tightened to 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 ft-lbf). Experience professionals should install new bucket-like screws on the tie rod end sub-assemblies while torquing them to 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) then insert new cotter pins followed by essential nut adjustments. Place the engine under the LH and RH covers and then torque the front wheels to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf). The power steering fluid addition and system bleeding process requires Leak examination while installing the two nuts on the column hole cover silencer sheet. The technician must install hood sub-assembly after fitting cylinder head cover No. 2 with two nuts and two clips while torquing the nuts to 7.0 Nm (71 kgf-cm, 62 ft-lbf). First center the spiral cable then install the rack and pinion wheel assembly combined with the steering pad until inspection and adjustment of the front wheel alignment is performed together with SRS warning light verification.