OEM 2009 Toyota Corolla Rack And Pinion

2009 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the Rack And Pinion on 2009 Toyota Corolla?

  A: The first step to remove the rack and pinion starts by setting both front wheels in a direct forward position then using the seat belt to lock the steering wheel from rotating to protect the spiral cable from harm. You must first remove the column hole cover silencer sheet followed by separate and detaching the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly. After that detach the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly while you take out clips A then remove clip B from the body frame without damaging the clips. The vehicle maintenance requires removal of front wheels and engine under covers LH and RH then separation of tie rod end sub-assembly LH by using Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 and Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 09961-02010 to separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle while applying grease to the threads of the bolt and the tool tip before tightening securely. You must complete the same tie rod end sub-assembly RH protocol then disconnect the front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH and finally eliminate the front lower suspension arms LH and RH. The installer should detach the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly followed by the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly. Follow these steps to label the steering intermediate shaft then disconnect it alongside the steering link assembly. Afterward, remove the bolt and detach the shaft. The steering link assembly can be removed by disassembling the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with its 4 bolts secured in a vise using Special Service Tool: 09612 - 00012 followed by removing the tie rod end sub-assembly LH by marking it for detachment from the rack and pinion assembly with the lock nut. The same procedure applies to the tie rod end sub-assembly RH.