OEM 2009 Toyota Highlander Rack And Pinion

2009 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the power steering Rack And Pinion on 2009 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Installing the power steering rack and pinion for the 1AR-FE requires first installing the tie rod assembly LH to the steering rack end sub-assembly while matching the marks and torquing the lock nut after toe-in adjustment. Then repeat the same procedure for the tie rod assembly RH. Position the power steering link assembly on the left side of the vehicle before lifting the front stabilizer bar with bracket using the following installation and torques: secure with 2 bolts and 2 nuts totaling 70 Nm torque but tighten the bolt by starting from the left side with the nut stationary. Proceed to install the front stabilizer bar with bracket while performing the installation of the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH and torquing it to 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf). Then move forwards with the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket RH attachment process. The tie rod assembly LH must be connected to the steering knuckle using the nut that is torqued to 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf) followed by installing a new cotter pin while tightening the fastener to a maximum of 60 degrees when the holes are not properly aligned. Repetition of this step should be done for the tie rod assembly on the right-hand side. Attach the matchmarks of the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly before installing the bolt with 35 Nm torque value (357 kgf-cm or 26 ft-lbf). At first install the front stabilizer link assembly LH by tightening it to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) then proceed with installing the front stabilizer link assembly RH under the same torque specifications. Set the front wheels straight ahead after torquing each wheel to 103 Nm before installing the floor under cover LH and No. 2 and No. 1 engine under covers. The inspection and adjustment process for the front wheel alignment should take place as the final step.