Power Steering Pump Replacement

[VermontFJ60]

What's the best site/store to source a Power Steering Pump from? I have a 2004 4Runner Sport Edition.

Vehicle has been steering a bit hard for the lat week. Started with a noise from what sounded like the pump but that went away after a couple of days. Hard steering is still there.

Anything else I should replace while I'm at it? Did the drive belt, tensioner, and AC relay about 10K miles ago.

 

[bkg]

Have you tried flushing the reservoir screen? Pita to do, but may be causing the issues… and cheaper than a new pump.

 

[VermontFJ60]

Have you tried flushing the reservoir screen? Pita to do, but may be causing the issues… and cheaper than a new pump.

Any walk through on how to do that?

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Any walk through on how to do that?

You could probably find a video online.
Hopefully the steering rack isn't crapping out on you. For other things to replace with a steering pump, the high pressure line is a common thing to do.

 

[VermontFJ60]

You could probably find a video online.
Hopefully the steering rack isn't crapping out on you. For other things to replace with a steering pump, the high pressure line is a common thing to do.

I've heard to also check the Steering Shaft that runs to the steering wheel...

 

[bkg]

Any walk through on how to do that?

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I've heard to also check the Steering Shaft that runs to the steering wheel...

Visually inspect for wear or slop in u joint if so equipped. My brother in law with H2 had a rusty steering joint that needed replacement. Usually there’s no way to lube these pieces.