I have a 05 scion that has a bent power steering pump pulley and I have a new entire pump but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get the old one out because of location.

 

Ratchets , sockets , wrenches , patience.

Hey, this would be a good time to upgrade to the Yaris electric power steering.

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now that would really be nice to have and it'll free up little bit more power too... well duh hahaha

 

Might help...

http://tijil.org/Manuals/xB%20Repair...p/overhaul.pdf

(Sorry for poor server response - it's in Southern California, and I believe it is currently suffering from heat stroke. It has been up and down due to power and heat problems for the past 2 days or so. Right now it is very slow....)

Tom

 

I have no clue about the electric power steering pump... with my stereo system that draws alot of current. And I do not know how I would install it in a different car.

 

I looked at that manual and that leaves me still in the dust. I Do not know how to pull all of the other stuff off. I already have the entire pump loose minus the metal hose which I can't get to turn I just cannot get the metal hose or the pump out of the engine area. X.x

 

I'm not 100% on this, but I think they're saying you need this tool to get the metal hose off.

 

really O.O eek how do i get that

 

Lots of different tool companies make 'em - even Sears Craftsman...

Here's a full set (all you need is one, though) from SK.
http://www.shopperschoice.com/item_S...em_374010.html

Seems like there is always some specialized tool that nothing else can substitute for... Like some of the distributor wrenches I used to have for my cars.

Then again, some are just TOO "special."



Good luck!

Tom

 

What is the specific name and size of the item?

I guess i can see if a local Sears or Lowes or Home Depot has it.

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union nut wrench

 

The Yaris is interchangeable with the Scion in almost all ways.

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Well I have already gotten another power steering pump for 75 shipped So I will stick with that. I just have to find some place with that tool to remove the old pump. Then I have to put in the new one.

 

hey hotbox, hows that electric conversion work? has anyone looked into this or was it a random idea?

 

not 100 percent sure. i'm quite interested myself

 

I got the specific thing that was mentioned here and it still will not budge but I think it is mainly because the tool will not fit behind the engine bay to get on the hose!!!!!! *grumbles after hours of trying*

 

When you get the new one on, if you want to drive up to north GA, then I can give you some help on it.





Then again, I guess you wouldn't need the help anymore.

 

I have the new pump and all.. and i have the old one off except for the one line *grumbles*

 

Hmm....wonder if you could pull off the windshield wiper cowling and get to it? I had to in order to get my headers lowered in. I'm not even sure where the power steering pump is on this vehicle. Guess i should take a look and get a little more familiar with it.

Here's a link on how to take off the wiper cowling if it'll help any it opens up huge amounts of space near the firewall.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=69457

 

ARG!!!!! Well that about sums up my feeling about this xB and the P/S. I have both types of the SST in the correct sizes. Both ratchet and wrench style and it will not budge period no matter what.
I have worked countless hours on this and even a mechanic tried his hand at it.... ee gads..... I am even getting hired as a Toyota/Scion Tech/Service area!?!?!?!?! what the hell!

No one can get it loose.

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