Lexus 44204-33070 Power Steering Rack Sub-Assembly

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Park the vehicle with the front wheels pointing straight ahead. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Apply the parking brake and remove the wheels. Remove the engine under-covers on models so equipped. Place a drain pan under the Rack And Pinion. Detach the power steering pressure and return lines and cap the ends to prevent excessive fluid loss and contamination. Detach the bracket from the top of the Rack And Pinion assembly. Mark the relationship of the lower universal joint to the Rack And Pinion input shaft. Remove the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckle arms. Remove the stabilizer bar bushing retainer bolts. You can't remove the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts until the stabilizer is lifted up out of the way. Remove the Rack And Pinion mounting nuts, lift up the stabilizer bar and knock out the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts. Separate the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion input shaft and pull the Rack And Pinion assembly out from the right side. Check the Rack And Pinion mounting grommets for excessive wear or deterioration, replacing them if necessary. Raise the Rack And Pinion into position and connect the U-joint, aligning the marks. Install the mounting bolts and nuts and tighten them to the torque. Connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckle arms. Install the U-joint pinch bolt and tighten it to the torque. Connect the power steering pressure and return hoses to the Rack And Pinion and fill the power steering pump reservoir with the recommended fluid. Reattach the bracket to the top of the Rack And Pinion assembly. Install the stabilizer bar bushing retainer bolts and tighten them to the torque. Lower the vehicle and bleed the steering system.