Do I need to drain the power steering fluid, like you do with the brake fluid? And if so can I do this myself with a standard jack?
2007-07-06 08:20:59 · 10 answers · asked by John Justin Garcia 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
You need a new power steering pump.
2007-07-07 07:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Cam's Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyota Pickup Power Steering Pump
2016-11-01 06:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Power steering fluid (or rather ATF fluid, as most Toyotas now use ATF in their P/S units) overfilling will have no effect on P/S performance..it will simply overflow out of the reservoir, under pressure if there is not enough expansion room with the cap on.
A glazed, or loose belt is probably the easiest, and most probable fix in a Toyota truck having hard turning probs. Many times, it will not squeak, or have any sound at all which is common to most bad belts. Turning will just get difficult, and sometimes have occasional feedback thru the steering wheel when the belt decides to grab.
The P/S pump also has a feature which tightens the power steering when at higher speeds, so you cannot oversteer. Its possible this valve (which can be vacuum activated, or electrical) is damaged, or something in the activation path is faulty..causing little, or no power assist. A leaking vacuum hose can cause this, or a stuck diaphragm inside the unit.
A garage can do an inexpensive pressure check on your pump if the above is not at fault. Rebuild kits are available from Toyota, or simply swap it out if it is bad.
2007-07-09 04:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mechengnr 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too much fluid is hard to do because of the reservoir size and would not make the steering stiff. There is a clear full line on the reservoir. Other than the answers above note that a belt can be glazed and slipping without making a loud sound and you should have the steering gearbox inspected
2007-07-06 08:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by ANON 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might have too much fluid in it - see if you can drain it, otherwise you might have to use something to siphon it out.
You should be able to figure out the proper fluid level - if it is already there, then you probably have either a failing power steering pump - or one of your tie-rod ends might be bent.
If it becomes a problem, you might want to take it to some mechanics and get quotes for fixing it.
2007-07-06 08:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Tex. Buy a Ford. Then you can listen to that annoying whine that all Fords make when the driver of a Ford turns the steering wheel. If you don't want to hear any annoying noises, keep with your Toyota.
2007-07-09 13:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by Terrence B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
change out the power steering pump and keep smiling ---- if you have to get under your car then you need to buy jack-stands or get some bricks and boards to drive up on --- everyday you hear about some dummy getting crushed by his car and please do not let it happen to you.... a standard jack is only for flat tire changes and is never to be used a a work lift...... you can buy a pwr/str pump at the local auto parts and avoid the high cost of a dealer parts purchase.......
2007-07-06 08:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 1994 toyota pickup and it does NOT have power steering!! are you sure your truck has power steering?
if it does will the only thing you can do is make sure your front tires have plenty of air! sometimes that happens when they dont have air
2007-07-06 09:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a Ford, that almost never happens with a Ford. Support the USA not Japan.
2007-07-06 08:23:57 · answer #9 · answered by Tex S 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
take some out
2007-07-06 08:27:09 · answer #10 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋