Power steering rack replacement instructions please?

Tiny
ASAD813
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  • 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 30,000 MILES
As soon as I turn on vehicle while on park my steering wheel automatically turns all the way to the right and stays there. I would have to force it back to the left and it will go right back to the right as soon as I let go. Could that be the reason why my steering is doing that? I think ti needs a new steering rack.
Thursday, February 14th, 2019 AT 10:48 AM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

I attached the procedure for you below of the replacement of the rack assembly.

Yes, it is an internal failure of the rack itself.

Roy

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL; 2015 MY Camry [09/2014 - ]
NOTICE:

Be sure to align the front wheels straight ahead when removing and installing the steering gear assembly.
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
SECURE STEERING WHEEL
Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

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HINT:

This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

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*a Matchmark

Remove the bolt.
Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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Install SST to the tie rod assembly LH.

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SST : 09960-20010

09961-02060

NOTICE:

Make sure that the lower ends of the tie rod assembly LH and SST are aligned.

Secure SST using a string.
NOTICE:

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.

Using SST, separate the tie rod assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

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Text in Illustration

*1 Center Nut - -
*a String *b Grease Application Area
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Place the wrench here. - -

SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

CAUTION:

Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

NOTICE:

Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge)
for 2AR-FE: [ 2AR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL ]
for 2GR-FE: [ 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL ]
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY (When Using the Engine Support Bridge)
for 2AR-FE: [ FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (When Using the Engine Support Bridge for 2AR-FE): REMOVAL ]
for 2GR-FE: [ FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER (When Using the Engine Support Bridge for 2GR-FE): REMOVAL ]
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET LH [ FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL+ ]
REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR [ FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT STABILIZER BAR: REMOVAL+ ]
REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.

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NOTICE:

Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt because the nut has its own stopper.

SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

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*1 Protective Tape

SST : 09612-00012

HINT:

Tape SST before use.

REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and the steering rack end sub-assembly.

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Text in Illustration

*a Matchmark

Remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.
REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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