OEM 2008 Toyota Solara Power Steering Pump

2008 Toyota Solara Power Steering Pump Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install the Power Steering Pump assembly on 2008 Toyota Solara?

  A: The installation of the power steering vane pump assembly for the 2AZ-FE engine requires initial bolt A tightening that remains temporary while you use bolt B to fix the assembly at 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf). Special Service Tool: 09249-63010 combined with a deep socket wrench (14 mm) should be used to tighten bolt A to 26 Nm (264 kgf-cm, 19 ft-lbf). This operation requires a torque wrench with a 345 mm (13.58 in.) fulcrum length to maintain accuracy. Maintain the tool at a 90-degree angle to the wrench surface for correct measurement. The oil pressure switch requires attachment for the connector. Mount the pressure feed tube assembly with its new gasket onto the vane pump assembly through the union bolt so that the tube stopper fully touches the housing front. Install any necessary wrench (27 mm) onto the pressure port union before tightening its bolt to 52 Nm torque (525 kgf-cm and 38 ft-lbf). Reserve a hose connection for pump hose No.1 at the oil reservoir while using a clip and protecting the V belt from fluid spillage. Physically install the fan and generator V belt along with front fender apron seal RH and the front wheel that requires application of 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) torque. Perform power steering fluid bleeding as the final step and check for fluid leakage.