belt TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

SR0EO-06
F13584
Pressure Feed TubeSST
F08855
A
B
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING VANE PUMP
SR-27
1490 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Remove the 2 bolts and front fender apron seal RH.
2. DISCONNECT RETURN HOSE
Remove the clip and disconnect the return hose.
NOTICE:
Take care not to spill fluid on the drive belt.
3. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE
(a) Remove the 2 clamp plate set nuts.
(b) Remove the bolt, 2 clamp plates and 2 holders from the
pressure feed tube.
(c) Using a spanner, hold the pressure feed tube steadily and
using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube.
SST 09023-12700
4. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the 2 (A and B) bolts and drive belt.
5. REMOVE PS VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH PRES-
SURE FEED TUBE
(a) Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure switch.
(b) Loosen the bolt A sufficiently so that pump assembly can
be removed.
HINT:
Bolt A cannot be removed.
(c) Remove the bolt B and PS vane pump assembly.
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the switch.
If the switch is dropped or strongly damaged, replace it with a
new one.
7. REMOVE PRESSURE FEED TUBE
(a) Remove the oil pressure switch from the union bolt.
(b) Remove the union bolt, gasket and pressure feed tube.

SR0EC-02
SR-2
- STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
1465 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-5
SR-3
SA-4
-
SA-38
-
SR-25
SR-37
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
-
SR-37
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Universal joint, Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-38
-
SA-9
SR-37
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR-5
-
SR-25
SR-37