OEM 2009 Toyota RAV4 Rack And Pinion

2009 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the Rack And Pinion on 2009 Toyota RAV4?

  A: A necessary first step for removing the rack and pinion involves pointing the front wheels straight ahead before disconnecting the negative battery terminal cable for at least 90 seconds to deactivate Air Bags and pretensioners. The next step involves disassembly of No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly by removing its castle nut and cotter pin then applying Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle without damaging the dust cover. The installation steps for the No. 1 tie rod end sub-assembly should be identical to the previous procedure. Use the floor carpet removal to access the two clips which allow the column hole cover silencer sheet to be taken out. Secure the steering wheel with a seat belt to prevent breaking the spiral cable and then place matchmarks on the sliding yoke of the steering intermediate shaft before unbolting the shaft. Unfasten the sliding yoke. Take care when separating the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly by both executing clip B separation followed by clip A detachment from the system. Prior to removing the engine assembly with transaxle, apply this procedure only to motors of 2GR-FE or 2AR-FE type. First disconnect the column hole cover from the rack and pinion by taking out the clamp then apply matchmarks to the intermediate shaft followed by bolt removal before separating the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion. The rack and pinion assembly removal requires two bolts and two nuts to be taken off from the suspension crossmember but during bolt removal the nut must stay still and stationary. Use Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 wrapped with protective tape while applying it into a vise. You must take and replace this tool during work. Industrial Tape should be used to make matchmarks between the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly and rack end before the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly and lock nut can be removed the same way as the No. 1 tie rod end sub-assembly.