How to Replace Rack and Pinion Assembly 92-01 Toyota Camry

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, busted, bad, loose, or damaged rack and pinion. This video is applicable to the 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 Toyota Camry or Avalon or Lexus ES300

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Toyota Camry
1998 Toyota Camry
1999 Toyota Camry
2000 Toyota Camry
2001 Toyota Camry

🔧 List of tools used:
• 22mm Wrench
• Vise-Grips
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Rust Penetrant
• Measuring Tape

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[racerrick]

One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Plenty of light, great camera positioning, and clear English communication. Very impressive! Two questions; 1) why was the bumper removed, and 2) HOW LONG SHOULD THIS JOB TAKE (on jackstands)?

[dougbarker]

This is the best automotive repair video I have ever watched

Well done

[notrickyspanish]

Very good videos. I replaced my 2002 honda civic radiator today with one of their videos and now I'm doing my Camry thanks a lot guys.

[nutsandbolts]

Doing this right now...and this is a very helpful video...

[elcamino]

That was a clear and understandable R&R, thanks guys.

[breerosky]

Thanks for this excellent video! I'm a novice and currently working on installation on a '98 Camry. One recommendation thus far for the video is pointing out the easier alternative of using a ball joint separator to remove the tie rod ends from the spindles if they are really stuck in there. I pounded the crap out of one of the castle nuts before realizing I could just get this tool for less than $20 and do it in a couple of minutes.

[e.o.s.]

Thank you for an excellent video. One thing that I didn't see(pertaining, at least to a 1992 Lexus ES300) is the fact you have to loosen the clamp around the black baffle of the steering column(inside passenger compartment) and then pop out the center cap that is around the steering column shaft and loosen the 12mm bolt holding the splinned shaft, push the shaft into the steering column coupling and then you can easily slide the connector onto the rack spline shaft. If you don't do it, it's nearly impossible to separate the connecting point from column to rack.

[ahmadjahan]

Comparing to other Video in YT, you've done pretty damn good job I must say. TY

[Hippoteetomus]

I’m working on a 96 right now and the rear motor mount is blocking the bolt for the steering rack clamp and I can’t get the motor mount out because there no room!

[justcn]

I've run up against the two 19mm mounting bolts. I'm gonna have to get the car up higher so I can fit a 24 inch pipe on my socket wrench. Like he says, it can be done on jack stands. But a lift makes it 10 times easier.

[jonsalido]

Great Video! Good step by step instructions, I was able to replace rack and pinion assembly on my 2001 Lexus es300...it is practically identical, THANK YOU!

[ReyLaFleur]

U forgot to say use a HEAVY AF hammer to release the tie rod....I had to use a jack to put upwards pressure and a sledgehammer to knock it loose

[sweathe]

Thanks for the video, I was able to do this repair. A couple things, the rack came with both bushings, so I didn't have to do the bushing change shown in the video. One of the main bolts would come out, I had to cut it out with a grinder - looked cross-threaded. Also, I ended up taking it out and putting it back in four times to get it right. So, yes, you can do this, and save hundreds of dollars, but it ain't easy.

[benjaminfuentes]

Great explanation and illustration. From Puerto Rico, Benjamin Fuentes

[jerryhatfield]

Hi I followed your video to a T on my Camry and everything went beautifully I appreciate the videos you guys make. I have a question though when I completely turn the wheel to left or right all the way the stops my Camry makes a squealing noise. there's a lot of misinformation on the internet and I'm kind of hoping you can clear this up what may be causing this noise! Is it a loose belt is my rack defective or is it a pump issue? Other than turning it to the complete left to right the rack is working beautifully!

[rontakabuda]

Very helpful video, Thank you so much👍👍

[nsummy]

Does anyone else like the background music of these 1A videos? Its like a combination between the Jason Bourne theme song and a porn. Makes me feel badass while I'm fighting rusty bolts on my 99 corolla.

[ptkrishanmaharaj]

Video Very nicely done in detail
Thank you💖👍

[west_park]

do not use vise grips on the sway bar link. there is hexagonal hole in the nut for allen wrench. use allen wrench and 14 mm box wrench