Power steering pump
98 avalon
10mm remove skirt
tensioner bolt 12mm ??
remove belt
bolt on top
12 mm bolt top and bottom
remove return line hose (clamp)
pressure sensor cable (unplug)
on top of high pressure
24mm socket (or 15/16) (tough)
breaker bar
when out
remove pulley mm??
Flush power steering
Need jack and jack stands
Have 16oz cup available to catch fluid
Have 2 liter empty drink bottle to catch fluid
Need small plastic bag
Need rubber band
Need extra power steering fluid (transmission fluid)
Remove hose from bottom of power steering reservoir and place cup to catch the draining fluid.
To plug the drip,
place the plastic bag over the hose connector
and secure it with the rubber band.
A string or wire could be used,
but the rubber band is quick and easy.
Place the hose into the mouth of the 2 liter bottle to catch the fluid
Jack up the car and place on jack stands.
(To make it easy to turn the wheels.)
Fill the reservoir with fluid
Turn the steering wheel to the end of travel.
(May need the key to unlock)
Do not start the car
Add more fluid to the reservoir
Turn the steering wheel the other direction to end of travel.
Fluid should be draining into the 2 liter bottle
Repeat adding fluid and turning the steering wheel until the fluid is running clear.
Remove the 2 liter bottle.
Place the hose back on the reservoir.
Fill the reservoir until full.
Remove the jack stands