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SR–2

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POWER STEERING FLUID

SR08I–07

BLEEDING

1.

2.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR–3)

JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT

WITH STANDS

3.

TURN STEERING WHEEL

With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from

lock to lock several times.

4.

5.

LOWER VEHICLE

START ENGINE

Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.

6. TURN STEERING WHEEL

(a) With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel to left or

right full lock position and keep it there for 2–3 seconds,

then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock posi-

tion and keep it there for 2–3 seconds.

(b) Repeat (a) several times.

7.

STOP ENGINE

8.

CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION

Normal

Abnormal

If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-

ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.

9.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR–3)

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SR–3

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POWER STEERING FLUID

SR08J–05

INSPECTION

1.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

(a) Keep the vehicle level.

(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil

reservoir.

HOT

COLD

If necessary, add fluid.

Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III

HINT:

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Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the

reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD

LEVEL range.

(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.

(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to

boost fluid temperature.

Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)

(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.

If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-

tem (See page SR–2).

Normal

Abnormal

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(f)

With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil

reservoir.

5 mm (0.20 in.) or less

(g) Stop the engine.

(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil

reservoir.

Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)

If a problem is found, bleed power steering system (See page

SR–2).

Engine Idling

EngineStopped

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(i)

Check the fluid level.

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POWER STEERING FLUID

2.

CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE

(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane

pump.

(1ZZ–FE, 3ZZ–FE Engines: See page SR–10)

(1AZ–FSE Engine: See page SR–21)

(b) Connect SST, as shown in the illustration below.

SST 09640–10010 (09641–01010, 09641–01030,

09641–01060)

NOTICE:

Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.

1ZZ–FE, 3ZZ–FE Engines:

Attachment

1AZ–FSE Engine:

SST

Pressure Feed Tube

SST

OUT

Attachment

IN

OUT

Pressure

Feed Tube

PS Vane Pump

Attachment

PS Vane Pump

Attachment

F13065

(c) Bleed the power steering system (See page SR–2).

(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.

(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to

boost fluid temperature.

Fluid temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)

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POWER STEERING FLUID

(f)

With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-

serve the reading on the SST.

Minimum fluid pressure:

Oil

reservoir

1ZZ–FE, 3ZZ–FE Engines:

8,300 kPa (85 kgf/cm², 1209 psi)

1AZ–FSE Engine:

PS Gear

Closed

8,800 kPa (90 kgf/cm², 1280 psi)

PS Vane

Pump

NOTICE:

SST

S

Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-

conds.

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S

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.

(g) With the engine idling, open the valve fully.

(h) Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm

and 3,000 rpm.

Oil

reservoir

Difference fluid pressure:

490 kPa (5 kgf/cm², 71 psi) or less

NOTICE:

PS Gear

Open

Do not turn the steering wheel.

PS Vane

Pump

SST

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(i)

With the engine idling and valve fully opened, turn the

steering wheel to full lock.

Oil

reservoir

Minimum fluid pressure:

1ZZ–FE, 3ZZ–FE Engines:

Lock Position

Open

8,300 kPa (85 kgf/cm², 1209 psi)

1AZ–FSE Engine:

PS Gear

8,800 kPa (90 kgf/cm², 1280 psi)

NOTICE:

PS Vane

Pump

SST

S

Do not maintain lock position for more than 10 se-

conds.

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S

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.

Disconnect the SST.

(j)

SST 09640–10010 (09641–01010, 09641–01030,

09641–01060)

(k) Connect the pressure feed tube to the PS vane pump.

(1ZZ–FE, 3ZZ–FE Engines: See page SR–18)

(1AZ–FSE Engine: See page SR–29)

(l)

Bleed the power steering system (See page SR–2).

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