1996 Toyota Avalon Power steering pump

JSWILLETTS

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1996 TOYOTA AVALON
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

My power steering fluid is leaking out, what should I check and can I replace the pump, if that is the problem my self?

Saturday, January 5th, 2008 AT 3:07 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Give the pump and the steering rack a good wash down an re inspect for leaks after a short drive. Pump may be leaking or it could be the oil lines or the rack. Best to make sure where the leaks is first, then I can advise best options.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, January 5th, 2008 AT 3:31 PM

JSWILLETTS

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I did as you requested and the leak is coming from the pump. I have begun to remove it and my local napa dealer has a replacement pump.
In the removal process I have everything loose but the line that goes to the rack. There is a large 22mm bolt that holds that line onto the pump and I can't seem to break it loose, I am assuming it comes out ccw, is that correct. I don't want to apply too much force for fear of making thing worse. I'm I loosing it in the correct way or does it back out opposite of what is normal.

Thanks, jim

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Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 AT 9:31 AM