and measure turning force. See
STEERING EFFORT SPECIFICATIONS
table. Repair or replace
power steering pump if force exceeds specifications.
STEERING EFFORT SPECIFICATIONS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING PUMP
Removal (Land Cruiser)
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove right and left engine under covers. Disconnect MAF
connector. Remove hose from air cleaner. Remove clamp, bolts and remove air cleaner assembly. Loosen
drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
2. Disconnect and plug return hose. Use drain pan to catch power steering fluid when connections are
released. Remove 3 bolts, and remove power steering pump.
Removal (RAV4)
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove right and left engine under covers. Remove front exhaust
pipe. See
Fig. 1
.
2. Remove stabilizer bar with link. Disconnect right and left lower control arms. See
FRONT - AVALON,
CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, CELICA, COROLLA, ECHO, RAV4 & SIENNA
appropriate
FRONT SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION.
3. Remove 2 power steering gear assembly set bolts and nuts. Remove front suspension crossmember
assembly. See
Fig. 1
.
4. Disconnect 2 tube clamps and 2 vacuum hoses. Disconnect and plug return line. Use drain pan to catch
power steering fluid when connections are released.
5. Loosen top and bottom pump bolts and remove drive belt. Disconnect pressure feed tube. Remove 3
power steering pump bracket bolts. Remove pump assembly with bracket.
6. Remove union bolt and gasket. Remove pressure feed line.
Application
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
RAV4 & Sienna
52 (5.9)
Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner
43 (4.9)
1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 STEERING Power Rack & Pinion - Trucks
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