To install, reverse removal procedure. After installation, place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Center
steering wheel spiral cable, then install steering wheel and pad. Check front wheel alignment.
Removal (Tundra)
1. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel and pad. Disconnect both tie rod
ends. Disconnect lower steering column shaft from steering gear. Remove clamp plate bolt and remove
clamp plate.
2. Disconnect pressure and return lines from steering gear. Remove power rack and pinion assembly
mounting bolts and nuts. Remove power rack and pinion assembly.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. After installation, place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Center
steering wheel spiral cable, then install steering wheel and pad. Check front wheel alignment.
Removal (4Runner)
1. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel and pad. Remove engine under
cover.
2. Remove stabilizer bar. Disconnect both tie rod ends. Disconnect lower steering column shaft from
steering gear. Disconnect pressure and return lines from steering gear.
3. Remove power rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts and nuts. Remove power rack and pinion
assembly.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. After installation, place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Center
steering wheel spiral cable, then install steering wheel and pad. Check front wheel alignment.
OVERHAUL
POWER STEERING PUMP
Disassembly (RAV4)
1. Mount pump assembly in soft-jaw vise. Ensure pump rotates smoothly. Using a torque wrench, check
pump rotating torque. Rotating torque should be 2.4 INCH lbs. (.3 N.m) or less. Remove front bracket
and pump bracket.
2. While holding pulley, remove pulley nut. Remove pulley and Woodruff key from pump shaft. Remove air
control valve. See
Fig. 3
. Remove pressure feed No. 2 tube.
3. Remove union bolt and "O" ring from suction (return) port. Remove "O" ring from pressure port. Remove
flow control valve and spring. See
Fig. 3
.
4. Remove flow control valve seat snap ring. Install a 6 x 1 x 50 mm bolt about 2-3 threads into seat. Pull
spring seat from housing. Remove "O" ring.
1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 STEERING Power Rack & Pinion - Trucks
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