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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 429 (STEERING SYSTEM)POWER STEERING VANE PUMPDISASSEMBLY
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Power Steering Vane Pump: Disassembly
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
- Measure PS vane pump rotating torque:
- Check that the pump rotates smoothly without abnormal noise.
- Using a torque wrench, check the pump rotating torque.
Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Rotating torque: 0.3 N.m (2.8 kgf.cm., 2.4 in. lbf) or less.
- Remove vane pump pulley:
- Using SST, stop the pulley rotating and loosen the nut.
- Remove the nut and vane pump pulley from the vane pump shaft.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)
- Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts, front and rear brackets.
- Remove suction port union:
- Remove the bolt and suction port union.
- Remove the O-ring from the suction port union.
- Remove pressure port union, flow control valve and spring:
- Remove the pressure port union, flow control valve and spring.
- Remove the O-ring from the pressure port union.
- Remove rear housing:
- Remove the 4 bolts and rear housing.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from the rear housing.
- Remove wave washer.
- Remove side plate.
- Remove gasket.
- Remove cam ring, 10 vane plates and vane pump rotor:
- Remove the cam ring and 10 vane plates.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring and vane pump rotor from the vane pump shaft.
CAUTION: Take care not to drop the plate. - Remove vane pump shaft.
- Remove the 2 straight pins from the front housing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.