OEM Toyota FJ Cruiser Rack And Pinion

Toyota FJ Cruiser Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Rack & Pinion
  44250-35080
  Q: How to install the Rack And Pinion and related components on Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A:

  The power steering link installation requires securement with two bolts and two nuts after achieving 100 Nm (1,020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf) torque using only bolt rotation because the nut has a detent. The return hose requires attachment to its clip followed by fitting the flare nut using Special Service Tool: 09023-12701 while applying a torque of 42 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 31 ft-lbf) when using the tool or 44 Nm (449 kgf-cm, 33 ft-lbf) without tool usage with a torque wrench that has a 300 mm (11.81 in.) fulcrum length for optimal accuracy. You need to install the tube support brackets with 2 bolts at a torque value of 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf). You should install the cooler compressor by securing the magnetic clutch with 4 bolts followed by installation of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH onto the rack and pinion knuckle arm which requires a nut torque of 91 Nm (928 kgf-cm, 67 ft-lbf) and a new cotter pin. The installation for the RH side mirrors that of the LH side. When installing the No. 2 rack and pinion intermediate shaft proceed by aligning matchmarks with both the power steering link then securing bolt C at 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf) while finishing with bolt A and B installed with matching torque. Align the front wheels in a straight-ahead direction before tightening them to 113 Nm (1,152 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf). The fan and generator V belt should go on next. Proceed by checking the steering wheel center point then attaching the cable to the negative battery terminal while tightening it to 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf). Then complete the procedure with power steering fluid addition and system bleeding. Perform a check of power steering fluid leakage while conducting inspections to monitor and adjust the front wheel alignment. The last step involves the installation of the No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly.
• Gear Assembly
  44200-35080
  Q: How to remove and replace the Rack And Pinion on Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A:

  Start the rack and pinion replacement process by mounting the power steering link with 2 bolts and 2 nuts before torquing them to 100 Nm (1,020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf) but only turn the bolts. To link the return hose with the clip you should tighten the flare nut through the use of Special Service Tool: 09023-12701. The pressure feed tube needs a torque of 42 Nm (420 kgf-cm, 31 ft-lbf) with this tool or 44 Nm (449 kgf-cm, 33 ft-lbf) without it using a torque wrench set to 300 mm (11.81 in.) for precise measurements. The tube support brackets need two bolts which should have 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf) torque application. Start by installing the compressor and clutch using 4 bolts before attaching the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the rack and pinion knuckle arm while tightening a nut to 91 Nm (928 kgf-cm, 67 ft-lbf) and implementing a new cotter pin. The installation for the RH side mirrors that of the LH side. Secure the yoke to bolts A and B by matching the marks after aligning them between steering intermediate shaft and steering sliding yoke at the same torque. Secure the V belt between fan and generator after you set the front wheels to 113 Nm (1,152 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf) facing frontward direction. The vehicle requires inspection at the steering wheel center point before the cable gets connected to the negative battery terminal with 3.9 Nm torque and the power steering fluid needs to be filled before system bleeding procedures. Look for power steering fluid leaks and conduct an inspection and adjustment of the front wheel alignment. Establish the No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly as the last step.