My power steering fluid is leaking out, what should I check and can I replace the pump, if that is the problem my self?
Jan 5, 2008 at 3:07 PM
1996 Toyota Avalon Power steering pump
1996 TOYOTA AVALON
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Hi there,
Give the pump and the steering rack a good wash down an re inspect for leaks after a short drive. Pump may be leaking or it could be the oil lines or the rack. Best to make sure where the leaks is first, then i can advise best options.
Mark (mhpautos)
Give the pump and the steering rack a good wash down an re inspect for leaks after a short drive. Pump may be leaking or it could be the oil lines or the rack. Best to make sure where the leaks is first, then i can advise best options.
Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 5, 2008 at 3:31 PM
I did as you requested and the leak is coming from the pump. I have begun to remove it and my local napa dealer has a replacement pump.
In the removal process I have everything loose but the line that goes to the rack. There is a large 22mm bolt that holds that line onto the pump and I can't seem to break it loose, I am assuming it comes out ccw, is that correct. I don't want to apply too much force for fear of making thing worse. I'm I loosing it in the correct way or does it back out opposite of what is normal.
thanks, jim
In the removal process I have everything loose but the line that goes to the rack. There is a large 22mm bolt that holds that line onto the pump and I can't seem to break it loose, I am assuming it comes out ccw, is that correct. I don't want to apply too much force for fear of making thing worse. I'm I loosing it in the correct way or does it back out opposite of what is normal.
thanks, jim
Jan 8, 2008 at 9:31 AM
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