99 Power steering pump

[TrexRunnerGirl]

I had some work done on my 99 while I was out west and come back and the power steering - or a hideous noise on the left front side when turning seems to be the issue.
They said they had to move it when putting on the tensioners (I had the TB/WP done) and now it sounds like shit and horrible noise when turning. I'm thinking power steering pump?

Any other ideas?
If the power steering pump, what do you guys use?
I've seen the ones from Rock Auto and it's w/o a reservoir so does that need to be included also.

Give me the skinny on what's up and what I need to get to fix it back to normal.
Thanks!

 

[APhelps]

I'd first check your fluid and see if it is low. If not, you'll probably need a new power steering pump. The reservoir is pretty simple to pull off and clean out. I bought a pump from rock auto and it seems to be holding up ok.

 

[Bad Luck]

You can try cleaning the screen in the pump reservoir and flushing the power steering fluid. It calls for Dexron 3 transmission fluid for the power steering system.

 

[TrexRunnerGirl]

Which pump you get? Acdelco was the one I’m looking at. Plus seals n all that.

 

[Hopeless Diamond]

with the engine running, open up the power steering pump reservoir and make sure fluid is circulating. Also check to see if it's foamy and/or a lot of bubbles. If it is foamy, they could have knocked the reservoir enough to mess up the seal and it's letting air in (and leaking fluid that you haven't noticed yet).

 

[APhelps]

Which pump you get? Acdelco was the one I’m looking at. Plus seals n all that.

I bought the A1 Cardon, remanned one without a reservoir.

 

[Kanoe]

Seems an awful coincidence that your power steering pump went out while a shop had it. Failing pump wouldn't be my first suspicion. I'd make sure they didn't do anything funny.

But then again, I am pessimistic and I have had shops break things for me.

 

[pluton]

If it's the whirring/whining noise you're hearing, try cleaning the screen in the bottom of the reservoir. If it's a high-pitched squealing, that's a belt slip/jammed pulley issue.

 

[dogtail]

Doubtful its a power steering pump failing. They make horrible noise when fluid has trouble passing or air in line. If you've ever heard loud old water pipes in a house, same idea, that's air in the pipes. Those guys messed with it and produced the issue. I had same same thing, after a flush it went quiet. Also make sure all connections are tight.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

I had some work done on my 99 while I was out west and come back and the power steering - or a hideous noise on the left front side when turning seems to be the issue.
They said they had to move it when putting on the tensioners (I had the TB/WP done) and now it sounds like shit and horrible noise when turning. I'm thinking power steering pump?

Any other ideas?
If the power steering pump, what do you guys use?
I've seen the ones from Rock Auto and it's w/o a reservoir so does that need to be included also.

Give me the skinny on what's up and what I need to get to fix it back to normal.
Thanks!

I did this as PM and what little noise I had a full stop disappeared. She's as quiet as a church mouse now

 

[gamefreakgc]

A few tips before you go and replace it:

1. Check to make sure the belt is tight. If you press on the belt it should give a little but not anything significant. Check the tension compared to the other belts.
2. "Bleed" the steering by turning it from full lock on one side to the other, about 5 times slowly. This allows air to make its way out of the lines.
3A. After bleeding the system, open up the reservoir and check the fluid level on the cap. Refill as needed.
3B. If the fluid was low, check the boots on the inner tie rods for leaking fluid. After a long wheeling trip it's possible they sprung a leak.
4. If the system is still making noise, clean out the filter.
5. O'Reilly's sells synthetic Asian vehicle power steering fluid. Not everyone will agree with using it but it quieted up my power steering pump completely for $10. Extremely satisfied with the product.
6. If you still have the noise, replace the pump.

 

[APhelps]

I'd venture to guess that if you have to clean out the reservoir due to trash something in the system has degraded to warranty replacement. Its a closed system not open to atmosphere so metal shavings are either coming from the pump / rack.

 

[TrexRunnerGirl]

I'm sure Timmy the Toolman has a video on how to clean out the steering pump reservoir right?
I don't know if I have the right tools to do it. If there's some links in here that y'all can find for a novice like me to do it, please post it up so I can follow along.

Yea, it makes me quite unhappy (think unhappy Marine) that this issue has popped up 'suddenly'. I just wanted to drive it around and look cool. LOL

I have to ditch my Sonata now and I need something to drive.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

I'm sure Timmy the Toolman has a video on how to clean out the steering pump reservoir right?
I don't know if I have the right tools to do it. If there's some links in here that y'all can find for a novice like me to do it, please post it up so I can follow along.

Yea, it makes me quite unhappy (think unhappy Marine) that this issue has popped up 'suddenly'. I just wanted to drive it around and look cool. LOL

I have to ditch my Sonata now and I need something to drive.

Did you read my post?

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-...epair-modification-videos-29.html#post2881368

 

[TrexRunnerGirl]

talk about a shaft job. the mechanic is telling me the pump is $435 alone. I about choked and said, naw I'll source my own.
Now I'm really getting annoyed with WTF is going on and what the hell did they do.
I'll watch the video and read up some more and try this on my own first.

 

[APhelps]

I'm sure Timmy the Toolman has a video on how to clean out the steering pump reservoir right?
I don't know if I have the right tools to do it. If there's some links in here that y'all can find for a novice like me to do it, please post it up so I can follow along.

Yea, it makes me quite unhappy (think unhappy Marine) that this issue has popped up 'suddenly'. I just wanted to drive it around and look cool. LOL

I have to ditch my Sonata now and I need something to drive.

Yeah he has a video, its pretty simple to remove the reservoir. I'd highly recommend his method over trying to unbend the metal and bend it back to shape. Replacing the pump is pretty simple. A socket set and a pair of pliers should be all you need.

 

[TrexRunnerGirl]

guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend. checking it at least, at worst waiting on parts to come in.

 

[ToyotaBrah]

I had a similar issue a few years ago on mine. Flushed, bled, cleaned the filter; still whined.
Ended up replacing with a used pump off a 'Runner with 80K from LKQ. I felt more confident that a used OEM pump would last much longer than an aftermarket pump. Haven't had any issues since.

 

[mtbtim]

guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend. checking it at least, at worst waiting on parts to come in.

If it ends up the flush and reservoir screen cleaning doesn't do it, maybe you could pick up a used pump off a wrecked rig at a PickNPull or other wrecking yard in your area. For the belt tension, 1/2-3/4" of belt deflection is in the ballpark of proper belt tension. Meaning, if you grab the belt midway between the power steering pulley and fan pulley, you should be able to push the belt downward 1/2-3/4" and pull it up 1/2-3/4". If it's looser than that, you might get belt slippage. If it's tighter than that, it could put excessive strain on the pulley bearings.

To get to the power steering adjuster bolt, I found a much easier way to get on that bolt. In the passenger side wheel well, detach the forward rubber mud flap partially. With a long extension and 14mm socket, you can get a pretty straight shot to get onto that adjuster bolt. There are some hoses that get in the way a little but you can push them to the side enough to get your extension and socket in there. This is much easier than leaning over the engine and blindly getting onto the adjuster bolt with a ratcheting box end wrench or ratchet and socket.

 

[TrexRunnerGirl]

I am praying it was just the fluid and screen. I added fluid and it seems to have diminished or stopped whining at least.
I only drove it about 2 miles to work so will check it at dinner and before I go home.

Y’all are life savers!!

In the meantime there are 2 good 4the gen V8 I’ve checked out so might pick one up. I like the “accident prone” black one but the white one is awesome as well. Both <155K too.