OEM 2000 Toyota Echo Power Steering Pump

2000 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Start the power steering pump maintenance by taking off the right-hand engine under cover and the oil reservoir tank cover. You need to disconnect the return hose while pulling out its clip to prevent fluid leakage onto the drive belt. YOU can detach both the pressure feed tube then the oil pressure sensor connector using Special Service Tool: 09631-22020. The drive belt becomes accessible after releasing bolt B and bolt A then proceed by separating the PS vane pump assembly through bolt B along with bolt C and the adjusting strut while leaving bolt A partially loose due to its installation limitation. The installer should start by attaching the PS vane pump assembly with bolt A followed by adjusting strut installation using bolt C and 44 Nm (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft. lbs.) torque. Bolt B should be installed provisionally while the drive belt needs installation and adjustment before torquing bolt A and B at 44 Nm (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft. lbs.). Connect the pressure sensor connector against oil contamination then connect the pressure feed tube with Special Service Tool: 09631-22020 while torquing to 37 Nm (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft. lbs.) at the rear stay location. The process concludes with the attachment of the return hose and its clip followed by right-hand engine under cover reinstallation. Next, power steering system bleeding should take place before installing the oil reservoir tank cover by fully pressing it down into position.