power steering

Anyone considering reconditioning their own power steering pump on their 1UZ, please read on..... I've just stripped the pump on my 1UZ, had all the parts chromed and polished and ready to assemble. I took the changeable parts (bearing, oil seal, o rings etc) down to my local bearing shop and...

Those of you who own a first generation Lexus (90-94) with mileage over 100k bound to experience power steering leaks (if not already). Usually, the valve is the culprit (due to heat)... replacing the pump (and valve) will fix the leak temporarily (it WILL leak again). One solution is to bypass...

Anyone know where i can set a DIY PS pump Seal kit? My PS is bad.. and my mechanic tried to rip me off by charging me 450 for it.

v-tec this, you can get the power steering repair kit from Lexus or IronToad ~$45 last time I checked. Be sure to keep everything CLEAN when reinstalling the components and having a press would help considerably. Most times, the o-rings for the high/low pressure lines are the true culprit...