OEM 2009 Scion xD Rack And Pinion

2009 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the power Rack And Pinion on 2009 Scion xD?

  A: A proper power steering rack and pinion removal begins by facing the front wheels directly ahead and then disconnecting the negative battery cable. The head cap of the front wiper arm needs removal first before disassembling the front wiper arm and blade assembly for the left and right sides. The technician should then separate the hood to cowl top seal and cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly before detaching the left cowl top ventilator louver. The next step requires removal of the front wiper motor with its link as well as the right-side front air shutter seal followed by the outer cowl top panel. You should remove the column hole cover silencer sheet by first removing the floor carpet then unfastening two clips. You should fix the steering wheel assembly with a seat belt to prevent spiral cable damage before making matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly sliding yoke and power steering, you can then loosen bolt A and remove bolt B to separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly. Start by disconnecting the clip A while separating the clip B from the sub-assembly to remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover assembly. First detach the front wheel from the rest of the car before you can separate both the left and right tie rod end sub-assemblies before moving on to both the front stabilizer link assemblies. Both engine suspension hangers require users to remove the front suspension lower arms for both sides before suspending the engine assembly with specific part numbers (No. 1 engine hanger 12281-37020, No. 2 engine hanger 12282-37010, Bolt 91552-81050) torque to 43 Nm (439 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf), users must install the engine hanger. Additionally users need support the engine assembly with an engine sling device and chain block. To remove the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly first disconnect the engine moving control rod by removing its bolt then support the transmission jack and unfasten the six bolts attaching the assembly. The power steering rack and pinion removal process requires disconnection of two bolts along with two nuts before securing the rack and pinion in a vise using Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 and taping of additional retention tools. Take off both left and right side tie rod end sub-assemblies and mark them for necessary retention before removal.