2001 TOYOTA AVALON fluid

F08854
SST
SR-34
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING VANE PUMP
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11. INSTALL SPRING, FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND
PRESSURE PORT UNION
(a) Install the spring.
(b) Install the flow control valve facing in the correct direction
(See page SR-25).
(c) Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it
to the pressure port union.
(d) Install the pressure port union.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 62 ft´lbf)
12. INSTALL SUCTION PORT UNION
(a) Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it
to the suction port union.
(b) Install the suction port union with bolt.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
13. INSTALL FRONT AND REAR BRACKETS
Install the front and rear brackets with 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
14. INSTALL VANE PUMP PULLEY
(a) Install the vane pump pulley and nut to the vane pump
shaft.
(b) Using SST, stop the pulley rotating and torque the nut.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
15. MEASURE PS VANE PUMP ROTATING TORQUE
(See page SR-28)

SR0EO-06
F13584
Pressure Feed TubeSST
F08855
A
B
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING VANE PUMP
SR-27
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Remove the 2 bolts and front fender apron seal RH.
2. DISCONNECT RETURN HOSE
Remove the clip and disconnect the return hose.
NOTICE:
Take care not to spill fluid on the drive belt.
3. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE
(a) Remove the 2 clamp plate set nuts.
(b) Remove the bolt, 2 clamp plates and 2 holders from the
pressure feed tube.
(c) Using a spanner, hold the pressure feed tube steadily and
using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube.
SST 09023-12700
4. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the 2 (A and B) bolts and drive belt.
5. REMOVE PS VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH PRES-
SURE FEED TUBE
(a) Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure switch.
(b) Loosen the bolt A sufficiently so that pump assembly can
be removed.
HINT:
Bolt A cannot be removed.
(c) Remove the bolt B and PS vane pump assembly.
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the switch.
If the switch is dropped or strongly damaged, replace it with a
new one.
7. REMOVE PRESSURE FEED TUBE
(a) Remove the oil pressure switch from the union bolt.
(b) Remove the union bolt, gasket and pressure feed tube.

SR0RU-02
R11290
Vinyl Tape
W03541
Press
SST
Oil Seal SR-32
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REPLACEMENT
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL
(a) Using a screwdriver with vinyl tape wound around its tip,
remove the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the front housing.
(b) Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
(c) Using SST, press in the oil seal.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00330),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the oil seal is installed facing in the correct
direction.

SR0EC-02
SR-2
- STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
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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 order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-5
SR-3
SA-4
-
SA-38
-
SR-25
SR-37
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
-
SR-37
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Universal joint, Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-38
-
SA-9
SR-37
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR-5
-
SR-25
SR-37