Removal
POWER STEERING: 3MZ-FE VANE PUMP:
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
- Do not overtighten when using a vise.
- When installing, coat the parts indicated by arrows with power steering fluid
(Components).
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. DRAIN POWER STEERING FLUID
3. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO.1
(a) Remove the clip and disconnect the oil reservoir to pump hose No.1.
NOTE: Take care not to spill fluid on the V belt.
4. REMOVE POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the oil pressure switch from the union bolt.
NOTE: If the oil pressure switch is dropped or damaged, replace it with a new one.
5. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a wrench (24 mm) to keep the pressure port union, remove the union bolt and the gasket.
(b) Disconnect the pressure feed tube assembly.
6. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the vane pump V belt.
7. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the vane pump assembly.