Power Steering Help

nick96 · 11-06-2009, 10:25 AM

So I changed my starter out last weekend, pulled my power steering line at the front axle so I could get the damn thing pulled out. All the fluid did end up draining out.

I did drive it without power steering fluid for about 25 miles. Just added power steering fluid and now in has the power steering "whine".

Did I just screw up my pump by driving without fluid or is that noise the fluid working itself through the system? I'm hoping it's the latter, but I'm not holding my breath.

Thanks.

98tacoma27 · 11-06-2009, 10:30 AM

Yes, you just fucked the pump.

nick96 · 11-06-2009, 10:32 AM

That's great.

So, this is something I can do or a shop?

98tacoma27 · 11-06-2009, 10:33 AM

To replace it? Yeah, you can do it. It's just a couple bolts and the belt.

FYI - Next time disconnect the belt if you have to run the truck with no powersteering fluid.

nick96 · 11-06-2009, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the info

PrezidentRedz · 11-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Hopefully you didn't send metal into the Rack. when you change the pump make sure you flush the system really well.

nick96 · 11-06-2009, 11:24 AM

And if I did.......

98tacoma27 · 11-06-2009, 11:25 AM

Ask redz..............

nick96 · 11-06-2009, 11:55 AM

Okay....PM sent!

higherlux · 11-06-2009, 12:00 PM

i have a question too
can you fuck the pump if you put too much power steering fluid in it ?

98tacoma27 · 11-06-2009, 12:02 PM

Nope, it might leak out the top though.

higherlux · 11-06-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98tacoma27

Nope, it might leak out the top though.

would another symptom be it only halfway works?

98tacoma27 · 11-06-2009, 12:07 PM

Halfway worked? Whatcha mean?

PrezidentRedz · 11-06-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by higherlux

i have a question too
can you fuck the pump if you put too much power steering fluid in it ?

not really but it will blow the seal on the cap. then Air can get it.

Nick. when you install the new pump get a few bottles of ATF. those pumps dont use Power steering Fluid.
1-Install the new pump, clean the resovor and install the pulley.
2- Only install the High Pressure line.
3. Plug the hole coming out of the res. and take the return hose and put in a bucket.
4- Fill the res, and have some one turn over the motor as you keep pouring in new fluid, do not let it get to low....
also they need to turn the wheel lock to lock to clear up the rack.

then once you start seeing new fresh fluid coming out of the return hose. put the hose back on a res and top off the fluid.

Then you should be good.

higherlux · 11-06-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98tacoma27

Halfway worked? Whatcha mean?

like some times it works and sometimes it dosent
you kinda have to rev the motor to get it to work
and when it dose work its not like it should

PrezidentRedz · 11-06-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by higherlux

like some times it works and sometimes it dosent
you kinda have to rev the motor to get it to work
and when it dose work its not like it should

The belt could be loose? does it squeal when you turn the wheel @ idle>?

nick96 · 11-06-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrezidentRedz

not really but it will blow the seal on the cap. then Air can get it.

Nick. when you install the new pump get a few bottles of ATF. those pumps dont use Power steering Fluid.
1-Install the new pump, clean the resovor and install the pulley.
2- Only install the High Pressure line.
3. Plug the hole coming out of the res. and take the return hose and put in a bucket.
4- Fill the res, and have some one turn over the motor as you keep pouring in new fluid, do not let it get to low....
also they need to turn the wheel lock to lock to clear up the rack.

then once you start seeing new fresh fluid coming out of the return hose. put the hose back on a res and top off the fluid.

Then you should be good.

Thanks. I will give it a go and let ya know how it goes!

PrezidentRedz · 11-06-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick96

Thanks. I will give it a go and let ya know how it goes!

yeah man just make sure to not let the pump run Dry ever. that is the worst possible..

higherlux · 11-06-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrezidentRedz

The belt could be loose? does it squeal when you turn the wheel @ idle>?

belts not loose

chris4x4 · 11-06-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by higherlux

belts not loose

Maybe your just weak?

11-06-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
nick96 Junior Member Name: Nick Joined: Aug 2009, #21785 Location: Portland Gender: Male Posts: 9 1996 SR5 V6 4x4 AT 1996 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N Air Filter Window tint to match rear windows	Power Steering Help So I changed my starter out last weekend, pulled my power steering line at the front axle so I could get the damn thing pulled out. All the fluid did end up draining out. I did drive it without power steering fluid for about 25 miles. Just added power steering fluid and now in has the power steering "whine". Did I just screw up my pump by driving without fluid or is that noise the fluid working itself through the system? I'm hoping it's the latter, but I'm not holding my breath. Thanks.

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nick96 Junior Member Name: Nick Joined: Aug 2009, #21785 Location: Portland Gender: Male Posts: 9 1996 SR5 V6 4x4 AT 1996 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N Air Filter Window tint to match rear windows	And if I did.......

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