Power steering pump leak

So I got this 2016 Tacoma 4x4 sport long bed, I noticed a small oil leak on n my driveway, which I thought was weird on a new truck,sure enough,it’s power steering pump leak, stealership said I am out of warranty be Ouse I am over the 80k miles..! Any light in the right direction from anyone would be nice, I do have 285-75-R18 with toy tech boss lift kit on it,but doubt that it is the lift that is putting to much pressure on steering pump. ‍♂️

 

Be sure its the power steering pump, the oil from timing cover leaks appear as power steering pumps.

That said I've seen one fail and it pisses fluid out like crazy.

They aren't super hard to change, about the same as an alternator with 2 hoses attached.

 

You can also just buy a new seal, gasket, or full gasket kit for the pump and repair it.

04446-02140 or 04446-32050 - Gasket Kit, Power Steering Pump

Kit contains:

90311-15012 or 90080-31071 - Oil Seal, Front
90301-16012 - O-Ring, Housing Inner
90301-45003 - O-Ring, Housing Outer
90520-10003 or 90080-52033 - Snap Ring, Shaft
90903-01007 - Gasket, Rear Cover
90301-11020 - O-Ring, Suction Port
90301-18009 - O-Ring, Pressure Port

Jeff

 

OP asked for some "light"...you gave him a laser.

 

Id take over informed over under prepared

 

Jeff Lange, is what I am going with,if anyone has a DIY video,send my way,no luck finding one

 

Definitely find the source before you tear in to things. As @Bishop84 mentioned, it could be a timing cover leak, that I've read is common on earlier 3rd tens, and unfortunately is also a very big job.

 

Checked everything, and have had to top off my power steering fluid, so no doubt that it is it,but will get a second opinion..! Thanks again,that makes sense too

 

Try the dye and blacklight system, fairly cheap and easy

 

what I really want to know is how those tires fit. im lookin to try the same with my icon 3.5s