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Power steering leaking

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tsean, Apr 18, 2024.

  1. Apr 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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    Tsean

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    My power steering is leaking and making noise when I turn left to right is anyone knows what’s the procedure for replacing it or part number thx
     
  2. Apr 18, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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    Clock Volt meter/LSPV Delete/Hyundai 16’s/FP gauge/after 9months of wrenching ZERO oil leaks
    Yr/Model/Engine?
    Where leaking?
     
  3. Apr 18, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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    Do you mean that the rack itself is leaking? (I can't imagine another part that would only leak "left to right" since the only other component is the pump, and it has no idea what direction you're going. If it is the rack, this guide has all the steps on replacement, as well as parts and tools needed:

    Step-by-Step: Replacing the Steering Rack on a 1st Gen Tacoma – ADVENTURETACO

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  4. Apr 19, 2024 at 6:04 AM
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    Yeah leaking from where, under the vane pump itself? This truck?

    2002 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door 3.4L 3378CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

    Have a look at the union bolt for the main pressure line. It must be torqued to the right spec or it will leak. If you've changed it out, use new washers. In my '03 the FSM says 35 ft/lbs. yours is likely the same. It's really difficult to get under there for proper torque but it can be done.

    As for the noise, the "power steering groan?" This usually means there's air in the system somewhere or the pump is going south.
     
  5. Apr 27, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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    Christian 3.4 L V6 20 02 power steering leak so I just have to top it off. Not sure where it is leaking. I really appreciate the input
     
  6. Apr 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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    Man I really appreciate sorry for the late response. I’m not sure man I’ve been keep top it off. It’s my daily Drive car what exactly oh the picture would be amazing that needs to be torqued in
     
  7. Apr 27, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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    Been keep topping off the power steering fluid and it’s definitely leaking somewhere but I really appreciate that all the input I’m still kinda investigating I haven’t got anything yet
     
  8. Apr 27, 2024 at 5:13 PM
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    Step one is to look. :-D Not being a smart ass, gravity rules so whatever is dripping is dripping down. throw down your creeper (or blanket) and look under the front with rag and flashlight in hand. You should be able to see enough without taking off the skid plate, if it's still hard to tell clean it off with the rag and check it again after running it a while (and letting everything cool off a little.)
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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    Might be the incorporated screen inside the power steering reservoir
    Easy
    2bolts and 2hose clamps
    Lots of rags
    $18 of brake cleaner
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    tons of vids out there

    1st maintenance job I tackled bc my fluid was black
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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    Thank you for the inputs
     
  11. Apr 28, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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    Copy that I’ll get back to you
     

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