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Power Steering Vane Pump: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. MEASURE PS VANE PUMP ROTATING TORQUE 
    1. Check that the pump rotates smoothly without abnormal noise.
    2. Using a torque wrench, check the pump rotating torque.
      1. Rotating torque: 0.3 N.m (2.8 kgf.cm, 2.4 in.lbf) or less 
      Fig 1: Measuring PS Vane Pump Rotating Torque
      G01161886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE VANE PUMP PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, stop the pulley rotating and loosen the nut.
    2. Remove the nut and vane pump pulley from the vane pump shaft.
      1. SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)
    3. Fig 2: Using SST, Stop The Pulley Rotating And Loosen Nut
      G01161887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR BRACKETS 

    Remove the 3 bolts, front and rear brackets.

  4. REMOVE SUCTION PORT UNION 
    1. Remove the bolt and suction port union.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the suction port union.
  5. REMOVE PRESSURE PORT UNION, FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND SPRING 
    1. Remove the pressure port union, flow control valve and spring.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the pressure port union.
  6. REMOVE REAR HOUSING 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear housing.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the rear housing.
  7. REMOVE WAVE WASHER 
  8. REMOVE SIDE PLATE 
  9. REMOVE GASKET 
  10. REMOVE CAM RING, 10 VANE PLATES AND VANE PUMP ROTOR 
    1. Remove the cam ring and 10 vane plates.
      NOTE: Take care not to drop the plate.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring and vane pump rotor from the vane pump shaft.
  11. REMOVE VANE PUMP SHAFT 
  12. REMOVE 2 STRAIGHT PINS 

    Remove the 2 straight pins from the front housing.