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[turbazz]

is there a way of checking the steering pump whilst on the car ?

how easy is it to change a pump...is there a guide on here?

 

[Fast Guy]

Try getting out of a tight parking spot. If it's working OK you won't have any trouble, if it's not working you'll be having a work out.

Hardest part I found was actually getting the damn thing out of the engine bay.

 

[ollydj]

Oil filter off and down was the easiest way i got mine out

 

[paz]

I got a little paranoid for a minute then :lol:

 

[fubar andy]

All ok here, you can step down to DEFCON 5 :thumb:

 

[turbazz]

http://www.gtirworkshopmanual.com/default.aspx?v=1876 what check is this? pump?

 

[turbazz]

can anyone tell me what that link ^^ is??? what does it check, is it useful to check the pump?

 

[PobodY]

That appears to be the procedure for fault-finding problems with the power steering (when there's no exterior leaking).

Check the pressure of the system when the temperature is "normal"; if the pressure is also normal there's no fault.
If the pressure is low, but you can build it by shutting the tap in that tool; the rack is damaged (I think the term "gear" is confusing).
If the pressure doesn't ever build with the tap; the pump is damaged.

It is useful to check the pump, but I suspect it's not the kind of tool most people would have.

 

[turbazz]

yehh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-POWE..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item3370c6edb0&vxp=mtr