OEM 2000 Toyota Corolla Power Steering Pump

2000 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump on 2000 Toyota Corolla?

  A: Service and repair of the power steering pump starts with removing the right-hand engine under cover using a screwdriver to remove its four bolts and two screws. The drive belt requires loosening through rotating the tensioner arm clockwise until the drive belt becomes removable. Detach the suction hose while pulling off its retaining clip and keep the drive belt clean from spills. Remove the oil pressure switch by disconnecting the connector then carefully take out the switch from its spot. Replace it with a new one if it shows any damage. You must unscrew the union bolt together with its attached gasket to break the connection between the pressure feed tube. Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000) will suspend vane pump pulley rotation before you can remove its shaft nut and pulley. You must detach the PS vane pump assembly by unfastening its 2 pump assembly set bolts and nuts. The first step for installation requires proper alignment of the PS vane pump assembly before fastening the two set bolts and nuts while torquing them to 37 Nm (370 kgf.cm, 27 ft. lbs.). Apply the special service tool to prevent vane pump rotation during installation of the pulley and nut while torquing to 43 Nm (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft. lbs.). Use a new gasket to cover the equipment while adding the pressure feed tube to the union bolt with the safety stopper touching the tube prior to tightening the bolt to 54 Nm (550 kgf.cm, 40 ft. lbs.). First tighten the oil pressure switch to 21 Nm (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft. lbs.) before connecting its plug yet being watchful of the oil due to contamination potential. The suction hose must connect to the clip followed by a loose drive belt reinstall step before complete right-hand engine under cover installation with 4 bolts and 2 screws. Power steering system bleeding operations must be performed as the last step.