K guys recently bought my second SR5 it's a 95 and the power steering is out. It went out on my first one and I paid to have it done. This time I would like to do it and get more hands on. Has anyone done it themselves if so how hard is it and could you give me some tips or ideas where to find a guide

 

I am not real sure how does one rate how hard it is??

As compared to what??

Line wrenches for the hoses .

Remember to loosen the pulley nut with the belt tight.

Depending on where you live removing the bolts could be simple to a real pain.

Also the different engines have a few minor differences

 

What I was getting at is with very little mechanical know how would it be wise for me to let this be my first project or should I start with something a little less.

 

im confused at what you're doing. replacing the whole unit itself? rebuilding it? whats the plan?

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...riteup-183622/

this is everything you need to know. just rebuild it. replacing one is kinda pointless

 

Like I said I'm not a very mechanically inclined person but I love my new SR5
And I want to get more hands on I know the Pump is leaking I'm not sure about the hoses but I'd rather replace everything. Hoses and pump the whole shabang

 

If you don't have to change any of the hoses or hard lines, don't. They are pricey.

Also, you have to see if you have anti lock breaks, if so, more hoses. Which hoses do you have in mind.. etc. Give more detail.

 

A (professionally) remanufactured unit is about $62 at Autozone. You can save money and get a feeling of accomplishment by rebuilding your own, but it's also good to know your own limitations.

Well, the "whole shebang" includes the a lot of stuff, like the steering box. If your principal symptom is "leaks," I'd use some engine degreaser to clean it up well and locate the leaks accurately. As Gevo mentions, the pressure line costs almost as much as a (reman) pump, and they don't leak nearly as often as the pump. But if the line is leaking, go ahead and replace it.

I think Wyoming9 is referring to what I call flare-nut wrenches ("Line wrenches"?). Not all power steering pumps have flare nuts, but if you have them, you MUST use a flare-nut wrench (and don't forget, Toyota is NOT using inch-sized fittings, so get the right ones).

Of course, what you always need to evaluate any job is The Good Book.
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b.../steering.html

 

If it's just leaking, the first thing I'd do is get all the old fluid out and refill with ATF, then wait a few weeks and see what happens. Biggest cause of PS leaks in Toyota trucks is using standard power steering fluid. It shrinks the seals and causes leaks. I've read of at least one person who found the leaks stopped once they got rid of the PS fluid and replaced it with ATF, which is what Toyota specifies in the manual.

If it's a leaky pump that won't stop even with the right fluid, Scope's advice to replace it with a reman unit is right on, and a good first step in getting into this stuff.

If the PS truly doesn't work, and the cause is more than just low on fluid, then you're probably in over your head. Could the the pump, could be bad valves in the steering box, etc. Troubleshooting hydraulic systems gets complicated.

 

It is not really hard but things do sometimes get a visit from from Mr Murphys Daughters .

If you have someone close at hand to give you some help in person if you get stuck .