Another Rack inquiry, maybe with a little twist

[wirewrkr]

So my new to me 88 cargo van has a pretty hefty leak from one end of the steering rack.
Obviously it's in need of new seals.
question 1) has anyone here found a source for just the end seals?
Of course they aren't listed separately from Toyota.
question 2) I noticed in my factory repair manual that there was a standard (non power) steering rack also.
Was that just an option in other countries, or has any one here seen and driven with that set-up? Impressions?
Currently I don't have much in the way of power steering due to the massive leak, I am not finding it impossible to drive or anything like that.
I can only imagine that non-power rack would be geared a little different. Also more room in the engine compartment, and more available power from the engine.
Also thinking of tearing out the AC if it can't be fixed easily and cheaply.
That's next on the list after the steering issue is resolved.
Thanks in advance!
Robert

[timsrv]

I looked this up on the EPC for you. I don't know if these are still available but here is a break-down with part numbers for the individual parts. There are more diagrams for the rack, but these are the ones that deal with seals & gaskets.

• 44015A= Toyota Part #44015-20010 NUT SUB-ASSY, BEARING GUIDE
• 44015B= Toyota Part #90301-43002 RING, O (FOR BEARING GUIDE NUT)
• 44015C= Toyota Part #90310-25004 SEAL, OIL (FOR BEARING GUIDE NUT)
• 44201= Toyota Part #44201-28040 VALVE SUB-ASSY, POWER STEERING CONTROL
• 44201C= Toyota Part #90562-32002 RING (FOR POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE)
• 44203= Toyota Part #44203-28040 HOUSING SUB-ASSY, POWER STEERING RACK
• 44204= Toyota Part #44204-28020 RACK SUB-ASSY, POWER STEERING
• 44204A= Toyota Part #90301-39003 RING, INNER (FOR RACK STEERING PISTON)
• 44204A= Toyota Part #90562-43001 RING, OUTER (FOR RACK STEERING PISTON)
• 44210B= Toyota Part #90410-06005 SEAT, UNION (FOR POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE)
• 44210C= Toyota Part #90301-51001 RING, O (FOR POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE)
• 44210E= Toyota Part #90311-19002 SEAL, OIL (FOR POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE)
• 44210F= Toyota Part #90363-19003 BEARING (FOR POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE)
• 44211= Toyota Part #44211-22020 HOUSING, CONTROL VALVE
• 44222A= Toyota Part #45222-32010 COVER, DUST (FOR POWER STEERING GEAR)
• 44253A= Toyota Part #90999-99132 SEAL, OIL (FOR POWER STEERING RACK HOUSING)
• 44267= Toyota Part #44267-28010 GUIDE, RACK END
• 44275= Toyota Part #44275-28010 STOPPER, CYLINDER END
• 44275B= Toyota Part #90310-30004 SEAL, OIL (FOR CYLINDER END STOPPER)
• 44277= Toyota Part #44277-28010 SEAT, RACK GUIDE
• 44418A= Toyota Part #44419-28020 TUBE, STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE
• 44418B= Toyota Part #90410-04001 SEAT, UNION, CONTROL VALVE SIDE (2) (FOR STEERING TURN PRESSURE TUBE)
• 44418B= Toyota Part #90410-04002 SEAT, UNION, RACK HOUSING SIDE (2) (FOR STEERING TURN PRESSURE TUBE)
• 44419A= Toyota Part #44418-28020 TUBE, STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE
• 44503E= Toyota Part #45503-29125 END SUB-ASSY, STEERING RACK (FOR POWER STEERING)
• 44503F= Toyota Part #90214-14005 WASHER, CLAW (FOR POWER STEERING RACK END)
• 44523G= Toyota Part #45523-28010 GUIDE, RACK (FOR POWER STEERING)
• 44523H= Toyota Part #90501-23024 SPRING (FOR POWER STEERING RACK GUIDE)
• 44524A= Toyota Part #45524-16010 CAP, RACK GUIDE SPRING (FOR POWER STEERING)
• 44524B= Toyota Part #90179-36002 NUT (FOR POWER STEERING RACK GUIDE CAP)
• 44535B= Toyota Part #45535-28010 BOOT, STEERING RACK NO.1 (FOR POWER STEERING)
• 44535C= Toyota Part #90461-12298 CLAMP (FOR POWER STEERING RACK BOOT)
• 44535D= Toyota Part #90467-18003 CLIP (FOR POWER STEERING RACK BOOT)
• 44536B= Toyota Part #45535-28010 BOOT, STEERING RACK NO.2 (FOR POWER STEERING)
• 90149-30004 *** STD. PART
• 91511-60825 *** STD. PART

& here are the seal kits:



I could be wrong but I don't think they ever sold non-power steering vans in the US market. Tim

[wirewrkr]

Thanks Tim. Have you ever been into one of these for seals?
I don't know which EPC source you have, but the one I found online doesn't do this breakdown, and the part numbers they list are not complete and not recognizable at Toyota.
Is your EPC source a closely guarded secret? I'm going shopping next week at the pick a part yards in SO CAL and among other things, will be looking for a set of nice carpets. MAinly the engine cover section in mine had to be removed due to EXTREME filth which when attempted to clean destroyed the carpet. In other words the filth and dog hair were the only thing holding it together. Got any nice ones that are shippable?
Robert

[timsrv]

So far I've been lucky enough to not have any problems with racks (knock on wood). I've had several high mileage vans over the years, so I guess you could say I've been very lucky. On the subject of EPC I just sent you an email with information to help you obtain that resource. I did have a van with nice carpets, but I forgot to close the battery compartment after removing a battery and it sat that way for about 6 months. Anyhow some #$%&^* cats got in there and destroyed the interior. Some parts still look okay but the smell will never come out .

[wirewrkr]

Thanks Tim, I appreciate it.
You are truly a big help.
This is what I do, maybe you've seen this, I don't remember if I posted a link before.
www.wirewerkes.com
Robert

[timsrv]

Very cool. My teenage years were centered around motorcycles as well......lots of great memories. Nice clean website......awesome! I'm glad you found us. I'm happy to help with any van related stuff (assuming I know the answer). Lots of other knowledge here too & great members to help where I fall short. Tim

[ricardomaya]

ANY HELP WILL BE VERY WELCOME
I am reassembling the rack and pinion ( 86,LE ) and forgot what direction does the GUIDE, RACK END go in !!!

it has a slightly wider lip and holes in the opposite end,, the exploded view shows it goes into the rack cylinder before the end oil seal... and then the STOPPER, CYLINDER END .. i hope this is correct. the exploded view is also showing two oil seals at the control valve end.... ?
i only have two oil seals not 3 ,, no sure why the illustration has two 44253A= Toyota Part #90999-99132 SEAL, OIL (FOR POWER STEERING RACK HOUSING)

[ricardomaya]

i think i got !!!