The Backbone of Your Fielder’s Handling

The 2008 Toyota Fielder (NZE141/NZE144 series) is a vehicle built for longevity and utility. Central to its driving comfort is the Rack and Pinion Steering Assembly. At the 15,000 KSh price point, this is a premium Ex-Japan unit—sourced directly from salvaged low-mileage vehicles in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). Choosing an original used part over a generic “new” aftermarket rack ensures you retain the precision engineering that Toyota intended for the Corolla platform.

The “Ex-Japan” Performance Advantage

In the Kenyan market, not all “used” parts are equal. This unit is a “Foreign Used” Grade A part, which offers several key advantages:

• Superior Metallurgy: Genuine Toyota racks are forged from high-tensile aluminum and steel alloys. They are significantly more resistant to internal gear wear and housing cracks than modern budget replicas.

• Low-Stress History: Having spent its life on Japan’s smooth highways, the internal bearings and teeth have experienced minimal “shock loading,” ensuring a much longer remaining lifespan than locally salvaged parts.

• Original Bushings: These racks often arrive with their original factory-fitted mounting bushings, which are made of high-density rubber designed for maximum vibration damping.

Technical Inspection & Quality Assurance

1. Spline Integrity: We verify that the input shaft (the point connecting to the steering column) has sharp, undamaged splines for a slip-free connection.

2. Internal Mesh Test: We rotate the shaft from lock-to-lock to ensure there are no “dead spots,” grinding, or catching. The movement is smooth and consistent.

3. Boot & Seal Check: While these are Electric Power Steering (EPS) racks (meaning no oil to leak), we ensure the rubber dust boots are soft and free of tears, protecting the internal grease from the dust and grit of Kenyan roads.

4. Straightness Guarantee: The main rack bar is inspected for any micro-bends that could cause steering stiffness or alignment issues.

Common Problems This Part Solves

• The “Knocking” Sound: Eliminates the annoying metal-on-metal rattle felt through the steering wheel when driving on rough or murram roads.

• Steering Play: Fixes the “dead zone” where the steering wheel moves slightly left or right without the wheels responding.

• Vibration: Reduces steering wheel shuddering at high speeds that wheel balancing cannot fix.

• EPS Error Codes: A mechanically sound rack reduces the strain on your EPS motor, helping prevent “Electric Power Steering” dashboard warning lights.

Compatibility & Fitment

• Primary Fit: Toyota Fielder / Axio NZE141 (2WD) and NZE144 (4WD).

• Year Range: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and early 2012 models.

• Engine Codes: Compatible with 1NZ-FE (1.5L) and 2ZR-FE (1.8L) variants.

• OEM Part Number: 45510-12410 / 45510-12420.