Really a big shout out and nany thanks again for your video efforts. Your videos, have been well received and extremely helpful to me, as I had to let the RAV sit for a month, before putting it together. I live in the desert without a garage & dirt for a driveway so I no longer "eagerly" anticipate working on things..lol😄 Simple things like bracket location, hose locations, I have used your video in slow motion to re-identify and aid me in reassembly. Just a reminder your videos are just awesome, And to think I once scoffed at You Tube Thanks again Good Sir 👍🙏👌
I'm glad the videos are useful for you. I've been frustrated before with repair videos not showing enough detail, so that's my primary goal when doing car stuff.
Still waiting for my mountain wrench. Managed to complete the belt change anyway. Didn’t remove anything, not even the wheel. Do I recommend it? Hell no. I busted almost every knuckle on my left hand and still have to go back and add tension again once I go drive it. Thank you lord Paul for your help, you are my champion of rav4 repairs. In my case of squeal I think the belt might have had too much tension, the screech could have been the ps shaft(?)crying for help. No leaks but the pump itself might be on its last legs. It also wasn’t wobbling like crazy at idle, maybe that’s good? Time to drive after I cool off
The belts are almost impossible without the mountain wrench. Congratulations on getting it done. The best way to test pulleys is with the belt off. With the belt off and engine off turn the power steering pulley by hand. It should be smooth with no grinding.
@@LabCoatPaul it spins smoothly. Didn’t feel any grinding. Pretty hard to tension the belt. After retentioning just now, it chirps and squeals a bit at full steer and I can feel a bit of shuddering or struggle toward the max steer, like it’s not smooth. Just because I haven’t changed the fluid yet I’m gonna do that today as well.
Paul, instead of draining the reservoir, as I have seen on several power steering pump videos, can I just disconnect the lowest hose that connects to the power steering pump, and let the fluid drain into a pan? My car is a 2004 Corolla, and the power steering pump is at the bottom of the engine. Thank you for the video! I admire the careful, methodical way you work. 🚙 😃 You fixed the power steering pump, but something else is still leaking. What do you think it is?
Thank you! Heads up before you do this on your own everyone: Paul mentions this and if you watch the edits you can see some changes in the video. You CAN NOT remove the PS pump from under the battery box... unless your cylinder head is off. It does give you some more clearance to reach the banjo fitting, and it makes it safer. But the pump will need to come out the passenger side wheel well. Another note- you can wiggle the pump out without dropping the crossmember. I had to remove the passenger tie rod to get enough room, but that is far easier than the crossmember per the Toyota manual.
Just did this job. A few things - Thank you for the guide. Very helpful! - This is a huge pain in the butt to do. - Best way to remove that I found is steer all the way to the right, then disconnect the outer tie rod. You'll have enough room to remove with wheel and low pressure hose attached. - It will be messy. Get a catch pan underneath. - Small hands required.
For those who want to do this without taking the head off the motor, if you remove the motor mount on the passenger side you can raise the motor up all the way and create a big enough of a hole to slide the pump out underneath but you will have to get the pulley off first. Just did it and was not fun but doable. Didn't want to take the head off just for a power steering pump :P
@@bendavis8090 I think attacking it by removing drivers side wheel well and snaking it out is the best way. It is a pain but after you do it once, you'll know how to rotate it on exit and entry. I still have mine out because I found a second leak (one leak was at the seal (common), the second was at the return line into the rack (rusted).
@@MrButtonMonkey yeah you're right. I dropped the crossmember because I was replacing the poorly designed engine mount in that area while I did the rack and pinion. Yes you CAN for sure get the rack and pinion out without dropping the crossmember.. Lots of angles, busted fingers, and curse words. What was surprisingly hard for me was not getting the rack out, but getting the intermediate shaft back into place correctly once back in.
I don’t have a RAV4 (anymore) and never worked on my own car but I am loving these videos! Makes me really respect 1. Your knowledge 2. The complexity of cars 3. The effort in editing these videos! Thank you as always, looking forward to the next one!
I like you video good and very perfect explain,that kind the video is good to watch thank you 🙏 for you time with can learn from you “ god bless you “ see you next video
Also some of my hoses are old and corroding and figured there was a leak somewhere but seeing that plug, and vacuum operation on these gives me renewed confidence.
Thanks for the video really helped a lot …I have 97 rav4 right hand drive with abs,the brake booster is all on the right hand side so there is very little room to work with,I had to remove the CV axle for room and remove the pump with pulley from the bottom it’s way easy. Cheers
The O-ring came with the new power steering pump. I don't know what size it is. The Toyota part number for the O-ring is 44337A yoshiparts.com/parts/car/toyota/products/rav4/sxa10-sxa10l_azmgk-gr-3sfe-mtm-lhd-3d-gen-ht/2051891_108 www.toyotapartsdeal.com/parts-list/1997-toyota-rav4/power_train_chassis/vane_pump_reservoir_power_steering.html?pnc=44337A
I have a 99 , when I press the brakes , they're hard , car idles down , and then turns off, could it be the brake booster?, it just installed a new torque converter, so I know it's not that anymore
Yes, it sounds like you might have a brake booster problem. Try disconnecting the big vacuum hose from the booster and plugging it. If your idle is better, the booster may be leaking. You can also try applying vacuum to the booster. If it doesn't hold a vacuum, it needs to be replaced. Also, just check the vacuum hoses on the engine.
Hi. I have RAV4 from 1995. It is my first comment, but i watching all your repairs videos of Toyota RAV4 I which you making. Maybe you make video how to make regeneration this power steering pump (with spare parts which i need for), because: 1. it's hard to find new power steering pump in Poland 2. New pump from others country (from far far away :)) it is to expensive for me.
On the steering pump belt, Is it possible to remove that 3rd bolt with a regular 14mm wrench? Or do we need that mountain double box wrench for the job? Do you remember how you done it?
Thanks for watching! Each video has a Patreon link in the description, also youtube has a "Thanks" option under the video where you can donate directly through youtube.
Thanks I wish I did mine when I had the head off now I have to fight it to get it out , plus mine is right hand drive and the break booster is in the way 😞😞 will have to get it out under the car 🤔
I think that I am going to have to do this soon. I get a buzzing noise when I turn the steering wheel. P.S. I love your choice of tires. I have the same.
No ablo inglés pero una pregunta lo que botaste en la basura se lo iluminaste del paweestiri o lo pusiste nuevo ese video lo puede subir en espańol o con subtítulo por f amigo
Where did your cylinderhead go? I changed out one of these pumps years before and never took the cylinder head off. lots of cussing if I remember correctly. "The resevoirs job is to spew oil over the belts!" LoL
Do you do stand-up? You're SO funny! Great videos, thanks!!! I don't think you addressed how to deal with EVERY hole left over after you toss your vaccum hoses... Can you elaborate?
I did everything exact in this video. Plugged the lines I was supposed to, and I'm pretty sure everything was installed correctly. I even went to your fluids video to see how you did the power steering change. No matter what I do I still have no power steering and it's stiff as can be. I've been turning this wheel all night.
QUESTION? Regarding removal of the (Idle air hoses). HOW DO I KNOW what head I have? Federal emmissions ?? I have a Calif 1998 Rav4... It would be nice to clean up engine bay. SO BASICALLY. 1.) Can I remove this system? on a Calif Rav-4 2.) Did you ever have any issues with the idle, I want to avoid any irratic idle or fail a emmissions test. Thanks!!
Hi Paul. The 5/8 hose you placed at the power steering cup to the steering pump didn't leak? Mine was recently replaced and mechanic placed it with a kink for the hose don't have the same shape as the original. Now the 5/8 hose has some steering fluid, but no leak where the cup and hose are connected. Could the replacement hose has some tiny holes already due to the kink? I thinking o just replacing like that of the 5/8 hose you used. Thanks for the tip.
@@LabCoatPaul thank for the tips. I really love your videos about your Rav and learn a lot. Saves me money for labor for I learn to do simple stuff my own. Keep it up!
Hi, just one question, how did you connect both air hoses to the steel pipe, the one from the California emissions and the Iddle valve? I need to do exactly the same
I did not connect them. I replaced my cylinder head with a federal emissions head so it didn't have the port in between the injectors, and I deleted the power steering idle up. I plugged both ports on the throttle body. You can see it at 23:01 in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.html
The pump I used still works fine and it was a lot less work. A remanufactured pump if done correctly could be better quality than a new Chinese pump, because it would have been an Aisin part that was rebuilt by someone in a factory. I've had many problems with Autozone parts so I would probably recommend buying your parts from Toyota, or buying the rebuild kit and fixing the old pump.
@@LabCoatPaul thanks for getting back to me...so mine 2000 is blowing tons of exhaust smoke after swapping in a new engine...how difficult do you think replacing piston rings and valve stems seals(o-rings) would be ?
Hey Paul, love the RAV4 videos, curious if you have ever had the climate change bulb go out, and if you have could you make a video about replacing it :)?
I also got a clunk noise coming from the front right when I ride over a speed bump, maybe you've experienced this too? Just replaced the struts, and ball joints.
Climate change is fake news. haha jk! I haven't worked on the climate control or dashboard lights yet. They're these tiny little light bulbs. I might do a video about that soon.
@@mitchellmoris6729 Lift the front of the car on jack stands and shake the right front wheel side to side and up/down. You might have something loose. Make sure you've tightened your brake caliper mount bolts, and the sway bar links.
I'm pretty much married to this car. I bought it for $3,500 and spent over $10K fixing it. The original retail price was $16,500. it will cost me more than that to get it back to new condition. I am a fool.
@@LabCoatPaul I really respect your grind man. But the things you did like sound insulations, expensive tires and new radio doesn't come with the original price so I think it pays off.
I used engine spray paint from the auto parts store. It's OK, but chips easily. I still haven't found any spray paint in a can that I would consider to be good.
Bro I just wanna let you know you’re a godsent one of the few people making repair vids on the first gen rav 4 keep it up
Really a big shout out and nany thanks again for your video efforts.
Your videos, have been well received and extremely helpful to me, as I had to let the RAV sit for a month, before putting it together. I live in the desert without a garage & dirt for a driveway so I no longer "eagerly" anticipate working on things..lol😄
Simple things like bracket location, hose locations, I have used your video in slow motion to re-identify and aid me in reassembly.
Just a reminder your videos are just awesome, And to think I once scoffed at You Tube
Thanks again Good Sir 👍🙏👌
I'm glad the videos are useful for you. I've been frustrated before with repair videos not showing enough detail, so that's my primary goal when doing car stuff.
Still waiting for my mountain wrench. Managed to complete the belt change anyway. Didn’t remove anything, not even the wheel. Do I recommend it? Hell no. I busted almost every knuckle on my left hand and still have to go back and add tension again once I go drive it.
Thank you lord Paul for your help, you are my champion of rav4 repairs. In my case of squeal I think the belt might have had too much tension, the screech could have been the ps shaft(?)crying for help. No leaks but the pump itself might be on its last legs. It also wasn’t wobbling like crazy at idle, maybe that’s good? Time to drive after I cool off
The belts are almost impossible without the mountain wrench. Congratulations on getting it done. The best way to test pulleys is with the belt off. With the belt off and engine off turn the power steering pulley by hand. It should be smooth with no grinding.
@@LabCoatPaul it spins smoothly. Didn’t feel any grinding. Pretty hard to tension the belt. After retentioning just now, it chirps and squeals a bit at full steer and I can feel a bit of shuddering or struggle toward the max steer, like it’s not smooth. Just because I haven’t changed the fluid yet I’m gonna do that today as well.
Paul, instead of draining the reservoir, as I have seen on several power steering pump videos, can I just disconnect the lowest hose that connects to the power steering pump, and let the fluid drain into a pan? My car is a 2004 Corolla, and the power steering pump is at the bottom of the engine.
Thank you for the video! I admire the careful, methodical way you work. 🚙 😃 You fixed the power steering pump, but something else is still leaking. What do you think it is?
Hammer shaped puller tool, lol...
Is it possible to put a caldina engine in a automatic rav4 98 ?
Yes it is!
Thank you! Heads up before you do this on your own everyone: Paul mentions this and if you watch the edits you can see some changes in the video. You CAN NOT remove the PS pump from under the battery box... unless your cylinder head is off. It does give you some more clearance to reach the banjo fitting, and it makes it safer. But the pump will need to come out the passenger side wheel well. Another note- you can wiggle the pump out without dropping the crossmember. I had to remove the passenger tie rod to get enough room, but that is far easier than the crossmember per the Toyota manual.
Exactly what I did and I didn't even read this first lol.
Just did this job. A few things
- Thank you for the guide. Very helpful!
- This is a huge pain in the butt to do.
- Best way to remove that I found is steer all the way to the right, then disconnect the outer tie rod. You'll have enough room to remove with wheel and low pressure hose attached.
- It will be messy. Get a catch pan underneath.
- Small hands required.
"Hammer shaped puller tool" lulz
For those who want to do this without taking the head off the motor, if you remove the motor mount on the passenger side you can raise the motor up all the way and create a big enough of a hole to slide the pump out underneath but you will have to get the pulley off first. Just did it and was not fun but doable. Didn't want to take the head off just for a power steering pump :P
Good tip! Thank you.
You should do the clutch next 👍
It's on the list. My clutch works fine, but my transmission is dumping fluid out of every seal, so it needs to come out.
Next video will be how to replace the rack and pinion! LOL
I hope not. That's hard to get to.
Yes I've done, it is.. Not f u n
I've done it! If Paul can do it without dropping the cross member I'll give him $1
@@bendavis8090 I think attacking it by removing drivers side wheel well and snaking it out is the best way. It is a pain but after you do it once, you'll know how to rotate it on exit and entry. I still have mine out because I found a second leak (one leak was at the seal (common), the second was at the return line into the rack (rusted).
@@MrButtonMonkey yeah you're right. I dropped the crossmember because I was replacing the poorly designed engine mount in that area while I did the rack and pinion. Yes you CAN for sure get the rack and pinion out without dropping the crossmember.. Lots of angles, busted fingers, and curse words. What was surprisingly hard for me was not getting the rack out, but getting the intermediate shaft back into place correctly once back in.
All the way from Trinidad and Tobago. I own a 1999 Rav4 so i enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up
Dude you helped me out a lot...
I don’t have a RAV4 (anymore) and never worked on my own car but I am loving these videos! Makes me really respect 1. Your knowledge 2. The complexity of cars 3. The effort in editing these videos! Thank you as always, looking forward to the next one!
Hammering my pulley cracked mine into pieces. Haha 😂
Friggin love your vids man
I like you video good and very perfect explain,that kind the video is good to watch thank you 🙏 for you time with can learn from you “ god bless you “ see you next video
Thank you oh wise sage of Rav4 !! Yes, this will def hep with my problematic power steering..have waited to replace this.
Also some of my hoses are old and corroding and figured there was a leak somewhere but seeing that plug, and vacuum operation on these gives me renewed confidence.
I have a first gen rav4, it's my first car. Your content is fantastic and serves as a great archive for the maintenance of it. Good work!
Genial el vídeo! enhorabuena por tu gran trabajo!!
Mate you got them all!!!!! Every time I check for replacement or something on my Rav, you sure come along 🤣 thanks for your videos!
Ps i hit 300k!
Thanks for the video really helped a lot …I have 97 rav4 right hand drive with abs,the brake booster is all on the right hand side so there is very little room to work with,I had to remove the CV axle for room and remove the pump with pulley from the bottom it’s way easy. Cheers
The only video that is missing is Replacing the Rack and Pinion :)
thanks so much really helpfull to fins such vdos on old cars
Great video again!
Great videos my rav is suffering from lots of surface rust it will need welding.but your videoes are giving me confidence to tackle it👍
BEST! Paul is the man!
ANy chance you’ll Upload a suspension bushing replacement?
It's right here: th-cam.com/video/c1gi9hoCpEI/w-d-xo.html
Sir, what size of the O'ring seal that connect to hose reservoir? Thanks
The O-ring came with the new power steering pump. I don't know what size it is. The Toyota part number for the O-ring is 44337A
yoshiparts.com/parts/car/toyota/products/rav4/sxa10-sxa10l_azmgk-gr-3sfe-mtm-lhd-3d-gen-ht/2051891_108
www.toyotapartsdeal.com/parts-list/1997-toyota-rav4/power_train_chassis/vane_pump_reservoir_power_steering.html?pnc=44337A
@@LabCoatPaul Thank you sir, i already fix my steering pump, its 10mm o'ring i replaced
I have a 99 , when I press the brakes , they're hard , car idles down , and then turns off, could it be the brake booster?, it just installed a new torque converter, so I know it's not that anymore
Yes, it sounds like you might have a brake booster problem. Try disconnecting the big vacuum hose from the booster and plugging it. If your idle is better, the booster may be leaking. You can also try applying vacuum to the booster. If it doesn't hold a vacuum, it needs to be replaced. Also, just check the vacuum hoses on the engine.
im waiting for a clutch replacement! :D
I might do that next. It's a ton of work, so it won't be very soon.
Hi. I have RAV4 from 1995. It is my first comment, but i watching all your repairs videos of Toyota RAV4 I which you making. Maybe you make video how to make regeneration this power steering pump (with spare parts which i need for), because: 1. it's hard to find new power steering pump in Poland 2. New pump from others country (from far far away :)) it is to expensive for me.
Total you spend on this 97 RAV will be equal to buying 2020 model.
I'm getting there. So far I've spent $13,000 on this car.
@@LabCoatPaul Slowly, but forward.
On the steering pump belt, Is it possible to remove that 3rd bolt with a regular 14mm wrench? Or do we need that mountain double box wrench for the job? Do you remember how you done it?
please have a patreon or donation option so people can support you
Thanks for watching! Each video has a Patreon link in the description, also youtube has a "Thanks" option under the video where you can donate directly through youtube.
Thanks I wish I did mine when I had the head off now I have to fight it to get it out , plus mine is right hand drive and the break booster is in the way 😞😞 will have to get it out under the car 🤔
I think that I am going to have to do this soon. I get a buzzing noise when I turn the steering wheel. P.S. I love your choice of tires. I have the same.
How can i chance my Toyota Rav 3s-Ge steering Rack bushing.any idea?
I haven't done that repair yet on my RAV4, so I don't know. I recommend joining some RAV4 groups on Toyota forums or on Facebook.
Thanks for your reply.
No ablo inglés pero una pregunta lo que botaste en la basura se lo iluminaste del paweestiri o lo pusiste nuevo ese video lo puede subir en espańol o con subtítulo por f amigo
Outstanding, welcome back Paul to the RAV4 world
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Where did your cylinderhead go? I changed out one of these pumps years before and never took the cylinder head off. lots of cussing if I remember correctly.
"The resevoirs job is to spew oil over the belts!" LoL
I was already replacing the cylinder head, so I took care of the power steering pump at the same time. It made the job much easier.
Do you do stand-up? You're SO funny! Great videos, thanks!!! I don't think you addressed how to deal with EVERY hole left over after you toss your vaccum hoses... Can you elaborate?
Watch the video at 3:08 Plug the big hose on the throttle body, and the 1/4" fitting on the right side of the intake manifold. You only need 2 plugs.
I did everything exact in this video. Plugged the lines I was supposed to, and I'm pretty sure everything was installed correctly. I even went to your fluids video to see how you did the power steering change. No matter what I do I still have no power steering and it's stiff as can be. I've been turning this wheel all night.
Post your solution if u fixed it
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QUESTION? Regarding removal of the (Idle air hoses).
HOW DO I KNOW what head I have? Federal emmissions ??
I have a Calif 1998 Rav4...
It would be nice to clean up engine bay.
SO BASICALLY.
1.) Can I remove this system? on a Calif Rav-4
2.) Did you ever have any issues with the idle, I want to avoid any irratic idle or fail a emmissions test.
Thanks!!
Yes, you can remove it with no problems. Watch the video at 2:18
@@LabCoatPaul
Thank you Sir 👍
excellent video.
Sweet Rav!
Thank you for your videos.
Glad you like them!
Hi Paul. The 5/8 hose you placed at the power steering cup to the steering pump didn't leak? Mine was recently replaced and mechanic placed it with a kink for the hose don't have the same shape as the original. Now the 5/8 hose has some steering fluid, but no leak where the cup and hose are connected. Could the replacement hose has some tiny holes already due to the kink? I thinking o just replacing like that of the 5/8 hose you used. Thanks for the tip.
Just make the hose a bit longer and bend the metal a little like I did so you don't get a kink. It's at 5:32 in the video.
@@LabCoatPaul thank for the tips. I really love your videos about your Rav and learn a lot. Saves me money for labor for I learn to do simple stuff my own. Keep it up!
Hi, just one question, how did you connect both air hoses to the steel pipe, the one from the California emissions and the Iddle valve? I need to do exactly the same
I did not connect them. I replaced my cylinder head with a federal emissions head so it didn't have the port in between the injectors, and I deleted the power steering idle up. I plugged both ports on the throttle body. You can see it at 23:01 in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.html
@@LabCoatPaul thank you so much, that was exactly what I needed 👍
In hindsight was a new pump a better decision then just getting a seal kit and rebuilding yours
The pump I used still works fine and it was a lot less work. A remanufactured pump if done correctly could be better quality than a new Chinese pump, because it would have been an Aisin part that was rebuilt by someone in a factory.
I've had many problems with Autozone parts so I would probably recommend buying your parts from Toyota, or buying the rebuild kit and fixing the old pump.
@@LabCoatPaul thanks for getting back to me...so mine 2000 is blowing tons of exhaust smoke after swapping in a new engine...how difficult do you think replacing piston rings and valve stems seals(o-rings) would be ?
Hey Paul, love the RAV4 videos, curious if you have ever had the climate change bulb go out, and if you have could you make a video about replacing it :)?
I also got a clunk noise coming from the front right when I ride over a speed bump, maybe you've experienced this too? Just replaced the struts, and ball joints.
Climate change is fake news. haha jk! I haven't worked on the climate control or dashboard lights yet. They're these tiny little light bulbs. I might do a video about that soon.
@@mitchellmoris6729 Lift the front of the car on jack stands and shake the right front wheel side to side and up/down. You might have something loose. Make sure you've tightened your brake caliper mount bolts, and the sway bar links.
dont you think its time to upgrade to 2007 v6 model?
I'm pretty much married to this car. I bought it for $3,500 and spent over $10K fixing it. The original retail price was $16,500. it will cost me more than that to get it back to new condition. I am a fool.
@@LabCoatPaul I really respect your grind man. But the things you did like sound insulations, expensive tires and new radio doesn't come with the original price so I think it pays off.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻😎
Dumb question but what store did you buy the power steering hose at?
I got it from AutoZone.
@@LabCoatPaul thanks man!! I appreciate it!
Got any videos on the awd system?
Hi! I haven't had to work on the AWD on my RAV4 yet. Is there something in particular you're having a problem with?
What are those tires?
BFG All Terrain T/A K02 The size is: LT225/75R16
Check out this video about the tires: th-cam.com/video/2I2EbRZ0JDc/w-d-xo.html
What paint do you use for your parts?
I used engine spray paint from the auto parts store. It's OK, but chips easily. I still haven't found any spray paint in a can that I would consider to be good.
@@LabCoatPaul Thanks Paul. Your Rav4 videos are very helpful to my Rav4 1999 repairs.