Power Steering Pump

Does anyone have any information on how to replace the power steering pump on these trucks? I know you have to remove the serpentine belt, but do you have to "de-pressurize" the system? Would an O'Reily's OE pump be okay for a replacement? I know some components are better to replace with genuine OEM, so I was just curious. I think my pump is leaking because there is fluid all over my block and such. Any tips and recommendations are welcome. Thank you!

 

No to the pressure, and maybe on the replacement, (not sure) and maybe check all hose fittings for leaks before replacing pump.

 

I've got the same problem and am attempting to replace myself, buuuut have no idea what I'm doing. Did you get this done?

 

I did not. I just cleaned off my block and added fluid to the reservoir. It hasn't leaked in the past three weeks, so I'm not certain it was my power steering pump. I couldn't ever find any information on the power steering pump replacement though. If you come across any, please let me know for future reference.

 

I had some power steering fluid leak a long time ago, took it to the local mechanic to see what they said, all they told me is that it was power steering fluid and it was gonna cost a lot to fix, so I left... Put some power steering fluid in the reseveoir and haven't had a problem since.

 

Same here. It's so weird. I'm wondering if the system purges or something and creates this "leak".

 

Quite possible, I mean it is a toyota I swear with the way I abuse mine it magically fixes it self sometimes.

 

I do not have experience with the 2nd gen yet, but my '92 power steering pump started leaking a few thousand miles ago. Finally removed and installed a rebuild kit which is just O-rings and a few other seals. Kit cost $40 and a couple hours of work, but now pump does not leak.

 

I replaced my pump myself today! She works great, write up to come soon! Took vids with the gopro

 

It's not the power steering pump that is leaking. It's the timing cover. 1GRs like to leak right where the head, block, and cover meet. Simple fix. Just pull the timing cover and reseal.

 

I swear, these toyotas are like Wolverine and heal themselves

 

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