OEM Scion xB Rack And Pinion

Scion xB Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to remove the power Rack And Pinion on Scion xB?

  A: The first step for power steering rack and pinion removal begins by positioning the front wheels straight ahead followed by securing the steering wheel with a seat belt to stop rotation for protecting the spiral cable structure. Newbie technicians should start by taking away the silencer sheet from the column hole cover then split the No. 2 rack and pinion intermediate shaft assembly before detaching the No. 1 rack and pinion column hole cover sub-assembly by unfastening clip A while detaching clip B without causing damage to the components. The technician needs to follow identical procedures to extract both front wheels as well as the No. 1 engine under cover, No. 2 engine under cover, rear engine under covers LH and RH, and front suspension member reinforcements LH and RH. Next proceed with front stabilizer link assembly separation of both the LH and RH sides followed by tie rod end sub-assembly dissociation of LH and RH components. Perform this operation by removing the cotter pin and nut then align the tie rod end upper ends using Special Service Tool: : 09960-20010 and Special Service Tool: : 09960-20010 09961-02010 to disconnect the tie rod end from the rack and pinion knuckle while maintaining protection of the front disc brake dust cover along with ball joint dust cover and rack and pinion knuckle themselves. Among the procedures are front lower suspension arm sub-assembly separation of LH and RH followed by front suspension member rear brace removal of LH and RH components and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly extraction. Before the operation continue with the following procedure: first disconnect the bolt and rack and pinion intermediate shaft while placing matchmarks on the combination of the rack and pinion link assembly and rack and pinion intermediate shaft. The rack and pinion link assembly requires removal by first uninstalling its two bolts and two nuts while securing the assembly inside a vise with Special Service Tool: 09612-00012 and imposing tape protection before use. Finally, remove the tie rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH, maintaining alignment markings.