yeah...
we shall see tomorrow after I get the belt dressing and such

 

a/c clutch bearings.just had to do the same thing to mine

 

Did it make any noise if you tried to engage the ac?
Cause I tired and I still get no change in noise.

Also how hard is it to do or how much did it cost?

 

I just had a similiar problem when putting things back together on my 22RE after a head gasket replacement. I thought it was a bad idler pulley but it turns out I was low on power steering fluid.

Rob

 

but wouldn't you feel a loss in powering steer if it was low?
My power steering is perfect to a T....

 

If I recall you've eliminated power steering fluid. But just to answer the question, in my own case, I heard the whine from very slightly low power steering fluid (still on the bottom of the stick while "cold") with no sense of loss in steering wheel performance. This was on the '94 shown below.

Seems I've developed a slight leak somewhere, maybe because of the cold weather. It takes (I'm guessing by memory) about an oz to bring it back into range, and then no whine. So I'm watching it more carefully for now.

 

I am going to triple check it now...
I just want it gone...
People stare at me going downt eh road like i have a freakin beater...
I want My Perfect Runner Back!!! :cry:

 

Have you taken anything apart and put back together with the accessories? Or did this pop up on its own?

Rob

 

Pop up on its own,
After I went to Paragon....
And a lot of deep water crossings....
It did so well and then this happens so...

Okay here are pics of the steering fluid level...




Is this low, normal, what?
I thought it was normal but i could be wrong, and if it is low where can I look for leaks and what specific fluid will I be putting back in to try to fix it?

 

anyone?

 

Is the engine hot or cold? The levels are different for each. You would just add dot 3 brake fluid it it's low.

Rob

 

the temp is low, but even when it was hot it was at the same spot...

 

Well then it looks like it's low. My leak was caused by the return hose being cracked so it was always dripping. A new hose from AutoZone fixed it.

Rob

 

I will go to get some fluid and see if that helps...
Wish me luck y'all

 

My '94 4Runner cap on Power Steering reservoir says Dextron ATF.
Chiltons says Dextron Type II ATF or later. Not sure about 3rd generation.. just make sure you get the right stuff.

 

Yeah after thinking about it I realized I should have said check your owner's manual. Newer cars and trucks mostly use atf. I just said what mine takes.

Rob

 

Don't Worry I Check before I bought.
It is ATF Fluid... Weird but any who....
I put more in...
No go on sound change....
Next is A/C clutch?

 

I must have been on crack when I posted that earlier. I said to put dot 3 brake fluid in your power steering pump I'm glad you didn't take my advice lol

Rob

 

I always double and triple check the manual with what i put in the Runner so...

 

I've had the same problem ever since I did some water forging, i'm going to try and tension the belts a little more. The belts were just replaced about a year ago so I'm guessing it can't be them....I've been following your posts and have found some good ideas.

The difference with mine is that it can only be heard at higher rpms....when its idle its totally fine. So again, i'm hoping mine is just a loose belt. If it was a bearing how would i know and is it a hard fix?