Power steering

Good afternoon,

This could be a worn out pump or it could be dirty fluid in the rack itself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

I would start by changing the fluid and seeing it helps the issue. If it does not then lost likely the pump is worn out not supplying enough pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

Roy

- When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrows with power steering fluid.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. DRAIN POWER STEERING FLUID
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
5. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO. 1
a) Remove the clip and disconnect the oil reservoir to pump hose No. 1.

NOTICE: Take care not to spill fluid on the V belt.

6. REMOVE POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
a) Disconnect the connector.
b) Remove the power steering oil pressure switch from the union bolt.

NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the oil power steering pressure switch.

If the power steering oil pressure switch is dropped or strongly damaged, replace it with a new one.

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7. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED HOSE
a) Using a spanner (24 mm) to hold the pressure port union, remove the union bolt and gasket.

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8. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT
a) Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the vane pump V belt.
9. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSY
a) Remove the 2 bolts and vane pump assy.

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10. REMOVE VANE PUMP PULLEY (TYPE A VANE PUMP)