Getting power steering pump out 1KZTE

Hi, Im about to replace the p.s pump on my 1993 2wd S.C with a 1kzte and was wondering if anyone's done this before as I noticed there's not enough room to get the pump out without removing an engine mount and the cross member by the looks of it.

Im fairly sure the pump is the problem, not 100% however....

Anyone done this before and know of any shortcuts or anything I may of overlooked?

Never done it, however have you tried a fluid change before you get the spanners out?

Clive wrote:

Never done it, however have you tried a fluid change before you get the spanners out?

Yes, I read those threads etc, I think its because it was off the road for a year or so, the fluid may of leaked etc (note) .

Ive got my mechanic mate's advice to change it and already got the replacement so here goes.

Cheers Clive

All sorted.

The pump was stuffed as the feeder hose was brittle and leaking.

Forgot to mention symptoms; the old pump was making a whining sound when turning the wheel which was quite difficult to turn most of the time.

Should be a 4 to 5 hour job with the right tools etc, had to get my neigbour to give me a hand with the high pressure hose bolt though (quite tricky).

And yes you do have to take the cross member mostly out, or you could just take it to a mechanic, I was quoted $250 NZD for labour.

Good luck!