1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER power steering

SR165−01
SR−2
−
STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING
1053
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers \
indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
11. Tires (Improperly inflated)
12.Power steering fluid level (Low)
13.Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
14.Steering system joints (Worn)
15.Suspension arm ball joints (W orn)
16.Steering column (Binding)
17.Power steering vane pump
18.Power steering gearSA−3
SR−4 SA−4 −
−
−
SR−21
SR−33
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA−3
SA−4 −
SR−33
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (W orn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (W orn)
5. Power steering gear−
−
−
SR−7
SR−33
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR−4 −
SR−21
SR−33
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SR167−01
R07281
Normal
Abnormal
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STEERING POWER STEERING FLUID
SR−3
1054
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR−4 )
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full lock and keep it there for 2 −3 seconds, then turn the
wheel to the opposite full lock and keep it there for 2 −3 se-
conds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR−4)
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SR166−01
R07281
Normal Abnormal
SR−4
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STEERING POWER STEERING FLUID
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir cap dipstick. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within
the COLD LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80° C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem. (See page SR−3 ).
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system (See page
SR−3 ).
(i) Check the fluid level.
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Z15498
PS GearClosed
SST PS Vane
Pump
Oil
Reservoir
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STEERING POWER STEERING FLUID
SR−5
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane
pump (See page SR−23).
(b) Connect SST over 2 new gaskets, as shown below. SST 09640 −10010 (09641 −01010, 09641 −01030,
09641 −01060)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(c) Bleed the power steering system (See page SR−3).
(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80° C (176°F)
(f) With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure:
9,316kPa (95 kgf/cm
2, 1,351 psi)
NOTICE:
Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.
Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
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Z15499
PS GearSSTPS Vane
Pump
Oil
Reservoir
Open
Z15500
PS Gear
SSTPS Vane
Pump
Oil
Reservoir
Open
Lock Position
SR−6
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STEERING POWER STEERING FLUID
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(g) With the engine idling, open the valve fully.
(h) Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm
and 3,000 rpm.
Difference fluid pressure:
490 kPa (5 kgf/cm
2, 71 psi) or less
NOTICE:
Do not turn the steering wheel.
(i) With the engine idling and valve fully opened, turn the steering wheel to full lock.
Minimum fluid pressure:
9,316 kPa (95 kgf/cm
2, 1,351 psi)
NOTICE:
Do not maintain lock position for more than 10 se-
conds.
Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(j) Disconnect the SST.
(k) Connect the pressure feed tube (See page SR−32).
(l) Bleed the power steering system (See page SR−3).
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SR16F−01
−
STEERING POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
SR−21
1072
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
COMPONENTS
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SR−22
−
STEERING POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
1073
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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SR16G−01
R13336
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STEERING POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
SR−23
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT RETURN HOSE
2. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE
Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets.
3. REMOVE PS VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts.
(b) Remove the O−ring from the vane pump assembly.
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