OEM 2008 Toyota Tacoma Rack And Pinion

2008 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step in dismantling the power steering link for 2WD begins with the rack and pinion outlet return tube removal with a union nut wrench followed by turning pressure tube removal also with a union nut wrench prior to extracting the 4 O-rings from the pressure tubes. Special Service Tool 09612-00012 from the tool kit allows users to fix the power steering link between aluminum plates within a vise while preventing oversharpening the tools. First identify and mark the tie rod end leash and rack end components before you lighten the tie rod end and lock nut on both left-hand and right-hand sides. Take out the two rack boot clips before using pliers to detach the No. 1 rack boot clamp while safeguarding the boot from damage. Both rack and pinion boots should be removed after concluding the necessary actions on the No. 2 side. Steer the claw washer unstake job requires a screwdriver alongside a hammer for detaching the washer from the power steering rack. Then use 2 Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to remove the 2 rack and pinion ends and claw washers by following the illustration instructions. Begin rack guide spring cap nut and rack guide removal through the use of Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 followed by Special Service Tool: 09631-10021 to remove the rack guide spring cap and then finish by removing the rack guide spring and rack guide. The power steering control valve assembly requires vinyl tape on its serrated segment then dust cover removal and two bolts and housing extraction using control valve and O-ring removal. The oil seal lip needs protection so vinyl tape the serrated portion twice before detaching the control valve from the housing with a plastic hammer and removing 4 control valve rings with a screwdriver while maintaining care of the grooves. The power steering control valve upper oil seal requires the use of Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 and 09951-00250 with a press to remove the upper bearing and oil seal. A screwdriver working with a hammer will let you spin the cylinder end stopper clockwise until the wire end shows then continue by turning it counter-clockwise to free the wire along with the stopper. Using a screwdriver you will extract the O-ring from the bush then use Special Service Tool: 09527-21011 and 09612-24014 to unfasten the rack bush oil seal. To replace the power steering cylinder tube oil seal along with the rack steering piston ring use Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 combined with 09951-00290 placed inside a press. Also utilize a screwdriver to extract the piston ring from its O-ring while paying attention to avoid damaging the piston ring groove.