Rebuild of a 2002 Toyota Tacoma power steering assembly

Hello

I am looking for all the information and videos I can use to work on the power steering on my tacoma. 2002 4WD 3.6L if any one can help it is greatly appreciated. TIA

 

Which component?

The rack itself is not known to fare well with a rebuild. (If I remember right the seals are the last thing to get to after gutting them)

The 'professionally' rebuilt ones aren't much better but you get a warranty. the recommendation is buying a new manufactured rack.

Are you loosing fluid or having problems with cavitation?

 

These will work for our trucks even though he has a 4runner.





Everything you need to know to rebuild your own or at least replace the rack guide.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rack-pinion-service-tools-tips.312600/

 

It is losing fluid I haven’t been able to pinpoint from where exactly but i am topping it up every 3 or 4 days with fluid

 

Get some dirty clothes on and trace the lines from the pump down to the rack and see if you can spot the leak - remove the skid plates and sometimes it's easier to spot stuff at night with a bright flashlight as well...

 

How to on rebuilding the PS pump.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/power-steering-pump-rebuild-how-to-with-photos.377002/