Disconnecting the power steering
#1
Disconnecting the power steering
Is it ok to leave the power steering pump belt disconnected? The pump is leaking pretty bad and I don't want all the fluid to get all over the place. I know there is a pressure sensor on the pump that plays a factor with the idle. Will this cause any issues not using the power steering pump?
#2
wont effect idle
not really a good idea if driving a long way or cornering a lot
the rack and pinion system without its pump maybe heavier than non powered power steering system
because you have to equal the pressure effort of the missing pump
try this first --- without the belt on
drive the car a small distance up the road - at low speed - see if you can do a U turn
if you cant ---- you need that belt on
the non return valve on the pump only affects the oil flow in the rack
sometimes ..... better to have a leak
not really a good idea if driving a long way or cornering a lot
the rack and pinion system without its pump maybe heavier than non powered power steering system
because you have to equal the pressure effort of the missing pump
try this first --- without the belt on
drive the car a small distance up the road - at low speed - see if you can do a U turn
if you cant ---- you need that belt on
the non return valve on the pump only affects the oil flow in the rack
sometimes ..... better to have a leak
Last edited by dirty hands; 11-02-2015 at 01:53 AM.
#4
did a search
every post says "check your owners manual "
every toyota fwd I owned said dexron 3
as the pump is leaking so much ...wont hurt it
best to go with dexron 3 - same as the automatic oil
this is your power steering rack ---- seals and 0 rings like to leak
every post says "check your owners manual "
every toyota fwd I owned said dexron 3
as the pump is leaking so much ...wont hurt it
best to go with dexron 3 - same as the automatic oil
this is your power steering rack ---- seals and 0 rings like to leak
Last edited by dirty hands; 11-03-2015 at 01:54 AM.
#5
Might remove the PS belt and determine if the lack of PS is a problem for you.
Have needed to cut the PS belt off when the PS system developed a massive leak and didn't want to damage the PS pump from lack of fluid. For safety reasons the steering is designed to operate with a non-working PS system.
Have needed to cut the PS belt off when the PS system developed a massive leak and didn't want to damage the PS pump from lack of fluid. For safety reasons the steering is designed to operate with a non-working PS system.
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