OEM 2009 Toyota Prius Rack And Pinion

2009 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the Rack And Pinion assembly on 2009 Toyota Prius?

  A: Install the rack and pinion assembly from the left side of the vehicle while keeping away from the stabilizer bar. The rack and pinion installation requires the application of 4 bolts that must be torqued to 58 Nm (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft-lbf) while securing the crossmember. After that, attach the No. 1 column hole cover to the rack and pinion and completely fasten it to the crossmember. The intermediate shaft should be installed from inside the vehicle through the upper vehicle side while maintaining attention to avoid damaging the No. 1 column hole cover. Burn in the bolt to 35 Nm torque level (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf) before completely engaging the recessed part of the top cover with the rack and pinion. Proceed with the installation of the front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH and RH using the same procedures followed by installation of the front stabilizer link assembly LH and RH with the same steps. After connecting the front No. 1 tie rod end sub-assembly, follow the exact installation steps to add the front No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly. The front wheel requires proper installation with a torque value of 103 Nm while the No. 1 rack and pinion column hole cover sub-assembly installation process entails securing clip B to the vehicle body and fastening it with clip A to confirm the right fit on the dash panel. Position the front wheels straight ahead while you guide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly to align with the intermediate shaft matchmarks. Securing bolt B with 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf) torque should precede narrowing the bolt A to this same specification. Users must install the column hole cover silencer sheet before reattaching the cable to the negative battery terminal while acknowledging that system initialization might be necessary upon completion. Complete the work by checking and aligning the front wheel alignment then complete steering angle sensor zero point calibration.