OEM 2009 Toyota Sequoia Rack And Pinion

2009 Toyota Sequoia Rack And Pinion Parts Q&A

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

  A: The power steering rack and pinion installation requires two bolts and two nuts to fasten it while torquing to 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf). Head the power steering rack and pinion installation by connecting the pressure feed tube first before installing the pressure feed tube clamp and tightening both with 2 bolts to 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf). To tighten the pressure feed tube at both ends use a union nut wrench applying 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf) without the wrench and 26 Nm (269 kgf-cm, 20 ft-lbf) with it. Ensure the torque wrench has a 300 mm (11.8 in.) fulcrum length while maintaining perpendicular orientation of the Special Service Tool to the wrench. Approach the following procedure for the tie rod end LH installation by attaching it to the steering knuckle with the nut while torquing to 69 Nm (704 kgf-cm, 51 ft-lbf) before installing a new cotter pin followed by additional nut tightening to 60 degrees if the holes misalign. The same procedure applies to installing the tie rod end right-hand side. Position the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering rack and pinion before installing the bolt while torquing to 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft-lbf). Start the installation by positioning the engine followed by the front wheel. The power steering fluid needs bleeding followed by a fluid level check for potential leakage. Adjust the front wheel direction to face straight ahead during vehicle jack-up before making needed front wheel alignment adjustments.