Power Steering Rack & Pinion for Toyota Camry, Camry Solara & Avalon

A Power Steering Rack and Pinion for the Camry, Solara, and Avalon

This is a complete hydraulic power steering rack and pinion assembly built for a range of Toyota models including the 2004-2006 Camry SE or XLE, the 2004 Camry LE with 16-inch wheels, the 2007-2011 Camry (except Hybrid), the 2004-2008 Camry Solara, and the 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon, cross-referenced to OE number 44250-33330. If your steering feels loose, wanders slightly at highway speed, or you're hearing a whining noise when turning the wheel, a worn steering rack is a common cause across this shared Toyota platform.

Why This Rack Covers Three Different Toyota Nameplates

The Camry, Solara, and Avalon from this era share a closely related front-wheel-drive platform and steering architecture, even though they were marketed as a family sedan, a two-door coupe, and a larger flagship sedan respectively. Because the steering rack's mounting points, input shaft dimensions, and hydraulic assist system are tied to this shared platform rather than to body style, the same rack and pinion assembly fits all three nameplates across their overlapping production years.

Key Features

• Cross-referenced to OE numbers 44250-33330, 4420033480, and 4420033530
• Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy housing
• Leak-free dust boot design helps prevent contamination and jamming
• Left-hand drive vehicles only

Specifications

• Input shaft diameter: 17.3 mm (0.68 in)
• Rack length: 1120 mm (44.09 in)
• Tie rod thread size: M15x1.5-6g
• Total turns lock to lock: 3.28
• Condition: New

Compatibility

Fits the 2004-2006 Toyota Camry SE or XLE, 2004 Camry LE with 16-inch wheels, 2007-2011 Camry (except Hybrid), 2004-2008 Camry Solara, and 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon, left-hand drive only. Because this platform was shared across trims with different steering ratios in some years, it's worth confirming your specific trim and wheel size against the OE number above before ordering.

Signs Your Steering Rack Needs Replacing

A worn power steering rack typically shows up as looseness or play in the steering wheel before the wheels actually respond, a vehicle that wanders or drifts slightly on the highway without steering input, a whining or groaning noise when turning the wheel fully to one side, or visible fluid leaking from the rack's dust boots. Because the rack and pinion translates every steering input directly into wheel movement, wear here affects both handling precision and, over time, tire wear from a front end that's no longer tracking exactly true.

Why Replace the Complete Rack Assembly

The pinion gear, hydraulic pistons, and internal seals in a power steering rack are sealed together as a single precision-machined unit, which is why replacing the complete assembly is the standard repair rather than attempting to rebuild the internal components individually. Starting with a new, fully assembled rack means the gear mesh, seals, and hydraulic passages are all fresh and properly matched at once, avoiding the risk of a leak or binding that can come from mixing rebuilt internals with a worn housing.

Installation Notes

Replacing this rack means raising and supporting the vehicle, disconnecting the tie rod ends and the hydraulic lines from the old rack, removing the rack's mounting bolts, and installing the new assembly in reverse order before bleeding the power steering system of air. Because a power steering system needs to be properly bled after any rack replacement to avoid pump noise or inconsistent assist, following the correct bleeding procedure for your specific model is worth the extra time before considering the job finished.

Ordering Information

This steering rack is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific Toyota's trim and drive configuration? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This steering rack is listed in our Toyota collection, along with our Steering collection, where you'll find other steering components for the Camry, Solara, and Avalon.