VANE PUMP (for 1GR-FE) > INSTALLATION |
| 1. INSTALL VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY |
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Install the vane pump with the 2 bolts.
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Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.
Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
| 2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY |
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Install a new gasket onto the pressure feed tube.
Install the pressure feed tube with the union bolt.
| 3. CONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE |
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Connect the hose with the clip.
| 4. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT |
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While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align its holes, and then insert a bar of 6 mm (0.24 in.) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner.
Install the V-ribbed belt.
While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the bar.
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If it is hard to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure.
Put the V-ribbed belt on everything except the P/S pump as shown in the illustration.
While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the V-ribbed belt on the P/S pump.
| 5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
| 6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION |
Perform initialization (Click here ).
| 7. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID |
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Keep the vehicle level.
With the engine stopped, check the power steering fluid level in the oil reservoir. If necessary, add power steering fluid.
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right full lock position, and then the wheel to the opposite full lock position. Repeat several times to raise fluid temperature.
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Check for foaming or emulsification. If foaming or emulsification is identified, bleed air from the power steering system.
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With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
Stop the engine.
Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil reservoir.
Check the fluid level.
| 8. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID |
Check the fluid level.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
Lower the vehicle.
Start the engine. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel to the left or right full lock position and hold it there for 2 to 3 seconds. Then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock position and hold it there for 2 to 3 seconds.
Repeat the step above several times.
Stop the engine.
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Check for foaming or emulsification. If the system has to be bled twice because of forming or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
Check the fluid level.
| 9. CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE |