OEM 2000 Toyota RAV4 Power Steering Pump

2000 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump on 2000 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The repair and servicing process for the power steering pump starts with unbolted removal of 13 blockade points from RH and LH engine under covers. To remove the front exhaust pipe workers must uninstall 2 bolts and 3 nuts before dealing with the 2 gaskets. First remove the stabilizer bar including its link before disconnecting both right-hand and left-hand lower suspension arms. Begin the procedure by taking out 2 PS gear assembly set bolts and nuts before proceeding to separate the front suspension crossmember assembly. The process to disconnect the tube clamps begins by removing the bolts while the vacuum hose disconnects require clip removal before using a clip to remove the return hose without letting fluid reach the drive belt area. The drive belt removal requires the loose fit of two bolts followed by Special Service Tool: 09631-22020 for cutting the pressure feed tube connection. You can disassemble the PS vane pump assembly along with its pump bracket by removing 3 bolts before proceeding to separate the pressure feed tube by dismounting the union bolt and gasket and tube from the PS vane pump assembly. Start installation by mounting the pressure feed tube then tighten the union bolt to 51 Nm while using a new gasket to ensure the tube rests against the stopper of the pressure feed No.2 tube. The PS vane pump assembly with pump bracket becomes ready after you torque the 3 bolts to 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.). For accurate installation connect the pressure feed tube with Special Service Tool 09631-22020 and torque it to 36 Nm (365 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.) while using a 300 mm (11.81 inch) length torque wrench. Fix the drive belt properly while tightening the 3 bolts to 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.). Attach the return hose tubing before installing clips onto the two vacuum hoses. Attach the front suspension crossmember assembly after torquing the 2 tube clamps' bolt to 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). Follow the steps by torquing the 2 PS gear assembly set bolts and nuts to 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.) then install the stabilizer bar with link together with the RH and LH lower suspension arms. Use new gaskets when torquing the 2 bolts securing the front exhaust pipe to 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.) and install the 3 new nuts with new gaskets to 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.). Place the wheel types on the car then proceed to mount the RH and LH engine under covers by securing 13 bolts before performing a power steering system bleed.