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Power Steering Vane Pump: Installation

  1. INSTALL PS VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Temporarily install the PS vane pump assembly with the 2 ("A" and "B") bolts.

  2. INSTAL DRIVE BELT 
    1. Adjust drive belt tension (See DRIVE BELT ).
      Fig 1: Installing PS Vane Pump Assembly
      G01161903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, torque the bolt "A".
      1. SST 09249-63010
      2. Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 32 ft.Ibf) 

      HINT:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).

    3. Torque the bolt "B".
      1. Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.Ibf) 
      Fig 2: Using SST, Torque Bolt
      G01161904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE 

    Install a new gasket and connect the pressure feed tube to the PS vane pump assembly with the union bolt.

    HINT:

    Make sure the stopper of the pressure feed tube touches the front bracket as shown in the illustration, then install the union bolt.

    1. Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf, 33 ft.Ibf) 
    Fig 3: Installing New Gasket And Connect The Pressure Feed Tube
    G01161905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH 
    1. Install the oil pressure switch to the union bolt.
      1. Torque: 1 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.Ibf) 
    2. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch.
    NOTE: Be careful to prevent oil from being attached to the connector.
  5. CONNECT RETURN HOSE 

    Connect the return hose with the clip.

  6. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See  BLEEDING  )