Hello,
So my daughters ‘97’ Tacoma 4x4 has a very loud power steering pump. It makes the noise all of the time, not just turning. Also, I have listened with a mechanics stethoscope and its coming from the P.S. pump and definitely not a belt. It still steers fine and does not leak. The fluid does not look dirty or burnt. It’s full as it should be. Is this a common Tacoma problem? It seems I have noticed this problem a lot on forums. Also, what can I do about it? Can I drain it and try new fluid? If so, where do I drain it and what fluid should I use? How about rebuild kits? I also read about a guy draining the reservoir, driving it a few days to circulate it and draining it a few more times to totally change all the fluid in hoses etc. Is there an easier process? I do not even know where to drain it from or if I need to bleed out air etc.
Thanks, Jeff

 

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?p=620319
this seems to be the better method however I do suggest pulling out the fluid in the reservoir and filling with new then starting this process and adding more as you go!
PS try the search engine of search engines in the future found in the 95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
at the top, and the top of the rest oterwise located
http://www.wattora.com/index.php?page_id=72