1996 - 2002 4 Runner Tacoma Power stearing whine fix

Try this before replacing your whining PS Pump.
WARNING !!! WARNING WARNING UPDATE !!!!!
Do not use Power steering fluid...
USE DEXTRON II ATF.
When I made this video I used a turkey baster with a hose on it. But since then I found a fluid hand pump and the job is way easier and this pump can be used for a whole mess of auto/shop uses. Checkout the link below.
www.amazon.com...
UPDATE.... After running the 4Runner for a while I sucked out the PS Fluid again and got some more sludge. Some was still in the lines I would imagine. I plan on doing this again when I do my next oil change. should be good for another 200,000

[@openalpha01]

Thanks for posting this! I had this exact same whine steering problem on my 98 Tacoma, and was able to fix it thanks to your video.

[@juanpalacios8515]

Tlinenu tek towa

[@bsizzlehill2283]

Thanks sooooo much. I have a 99 tacoma 2.4 litre that was whining intermittently. It has 213,000 miles on it. I did this with a 2 dollars turkey baster. And a 50 cent piece of tubing from the hardware store. And now no more noise. Thanks again.

[@breakerbroke23]

Remember use ATF in that Pump ( or what the manual says). Thanks for watching....BB23

[@bsizzlehill2283]

I used valvoline max life atf. It's compatible with dextron 2 which the manual said to use. But I couldn't find any that just said dextron 2 or 3. Thanks

[@jimmccarty3413]

Thanks for posting this. I had the same problem and I did what you said and I now have power steering again and NO noise !

[@yoboo6167]

THANK YOU!!! A simple flush, like the one you showed, just save me hundreds of dollars and hours of labor! Flushed the system, problem solved!

[@jleeh64]

Awesome quick fix. Took me less than 15 min and I used a syringe instead. My Toyota Pre Runner has 240000. So I guess that’s not too bad . Free fix thanks dude.

[@Sk8tin4s]

Thanks u were right I just poked a flat head screw driver and took the trash out

[@adammalczewski6280]

I thought I was going to have to replace my pump until I came across your video, I did exactly what you said took me maybe 15 minutes at most, and now it runs great! Thank you

[@breakerbroke23]

You may have to do this one more time. After I flushed out all of the PS fluid ( 2 times) and replaced with DEXTRON II our pump still runs quiet, almost like new. 2 yrs later! Thanks for your comment....BB23

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Awesome video thank you so much for sharing

[@zachlewis2996]

Same thing is up with mine but my pulley is a little loose. Idk if mine would be the same fix or not I’m hoping so I just went to advanced auto and they said it was 420 for a new pump

[@brandonjimenez9992]

Aye lemme borrow that turkey baster contraption

[@jackierobertson1528]

does a tacoma use power steering fluid or ATF in the system ?

[@breakerbroke23]

Look on the PS pump cap.

[@jackierobertson1528]

@@breakerbroke23 Ok thanks , i just did and it says ATF but i have already filled it full of power steering fluid , i have bled the system but still hard to turn .

[@breakerbroke23]

I would flush the system (suck out the fluid) again and add fresh ATF, it may take a bit to get back to normal. If that helps then maybe flush again after a few hundred miles, that is what I would do..... Its worth a try. Good luck.

[@jackierobertson1528]

@@breakerbroke23 ok thank you sir.

[@davida.krause9162]

Do we know if the screen is metal and will probably not be damaged by light scraping with a plastic tube?

[@breakerbroke23]

The screen is metal and no, The plastic tube did not hurt anything. WARNING.... Use Dextron II ATF....NO POWER STEERING FLUID

[@davida.krause9162]

First time got rid of the acute whine, but still had whine until warmed up. Tried two additional times(about half cup each time, had some fine particles in fluid) but did not solve the whine while cold issue. Then flushed entire power steering circuit (easier than oil+filter change), which might have worked. Will update later!

[@davida.krause9162]

Cold whine almost 100% gone, I'm starting to suspect the flush was not even necessary. Ready for the next 270K miles! Thank you breakerbroke23!!!!

[@dominguez12619]

David A. Krause what exactly did you do other than the flush?

[@davida.krause9162]

Just the flush. The cold whine (that was still present after the flush) disappeared within a week. So it appears the whine was due to air that had not yet worked itself out of the system. Does this answer your question?

[@lifeisgood070]

Ah. Didn't need to remove it I see

[@miguelsalami]

Haven't seen a Mickey's Big Mouth since the 1970s Those things go down fast 🍺

[@flyinghighhorn]

Thank you for sharing this tip which just saved me easily $200. The world needs more people like you.

[@breakerbroke23]

Thanks

[@MurrayEstes]

I haven't drank a Mickey's big mouth since 1973. This malt liquor will kick your ass but always got the girls drunk in High School. Welcome to the 70s

[@breakerbroke23]

Fun Girls, shorty shorts, tank tops, and ICE cold Mickey's in the cooler.... Dang, I miss the 70s

[@MurrayEstes]

Maybe it's time I go get a six pack of Mickey's big mouth? They even sell it here in Hawaii....

[@jacquelinerogers372]

Thanks I am having the same problem you've really help me . Jacqueline Rogers

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

This tip saved me time , money and the headache of changing the pump. I have a 98 Tacoma 2.4l 2wd. My steering started making noise from one day to the other. I though it might be a Ps fluid leak and since not long ago I had also replaced the whole rack and pinion I was hoping it wasnt that. I inspected everything and noticed no fluid loss at the reservoir or on the ground, that was surprising but I did noticed the upper return hose was cracked and had a little wet area, it was old and needed replacing. I also noticed when removing the cap and the engine running that there were air bubbles in the fluid. So I replaced the hose with a new piece and added a bit of new fluid and primed the air out of the system. It was a little better but still making noise and hard to turn the wheel. I thought great the pump must need to be replaced but thanks to your video it was exactly the same thing you had going, the reservoir needed a little cleaning down there at the screen. Mine was not really dirty.from what I could see but whatever it is like new now, smooth and zero noise. Thanks alot for the help you really helped me out🎉😊👍.

[@breakerbroke23]

I'm so glad this worked for you. About a year later the noise in mine started to come back so I did this flush again and it has not returned. I'm wondering about the fluid I didnt get the first time, maybe just fluid that lost its properties over time.. Cheers

[@stanleyloftin3773]

i replaced my pump 7 times didnt fix whining was going to replace rack seen video took resivor off and cleaned it now it works perfect thanks stanley hiram ga

[@breakerbroke23]

Very cool. Merry Christmas... BB23

[@CaptainSkidmark74]

Nothing like wrapping up a successful job with some fine malt liquor.... I am here because my son's '97 just started this noise, going to try this and see how it goes....and I do have a Mickeys in the garage fridge, hope I can celebrate just as you have.......

[@citrinwarren6073]

Thanks for naming the "vacuum co 1:45 ntrol valve". I broke mine and didn't know the name of it. Don't forget to replace your wife's turkey baser.

[@stevegarcia9098]

mine is pumping the fluid around but still whining. it started making the whine when it cooled off to the 20s yesterday. power steering fluid gets old after about 8 to 12 years. I've found that draining the fluid, refilling and running two to three times with new fluid gets the whining to go away in most cars/trucks without changing the pump as most repair shops will try to do. thx for the tips. I will go check the vacuum lines, too. btw, I love mickey's! great malty beer.

[@william38022]

I’d use the turkey baster to suck the fluid out then I’ll go get my old shop vac and put a real tiny hose on the end of it and actually vacuum it out,,, that’s good idea,,,, I’ve got a 2010 Toyota Tacoma access cab with a 2.7 L I got 142,000 on it right now,,, thanks for a really good video once again that is a very good idea sir

[@bartamarine]

william foreman did it work?

[@stevencisneros3487]

Thanks, just tried this on my 01 4runner and it worked, saved me 💰 💰 💰

[@MrWickedwaze]

Going to try this on my 99 tacoma, just makes a grinding noise but all looks good. Thanks for posting

[@christianvernon1807]

MrWickedwaze did it end up working?

[@TRyan-op2jo]

Ha! I owe my wife at least three turkey busters too. Thanks for the video.

[@Perilous3D]

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a shot on mine. Also, you just made me want Mickeys now.

[@breakerbroke23]

Remember The Mickey's are best when served ICE COLD. Thanks for watching....BB23

[@chrisniner8772]

You probably got just enough crud out to work. It's a sure bet it's still nearly clogged up.

[@19ADAM80]

Man, I doubt it’ll work on mine. It’s sounded like gears lightly grinding in it.., but if it don’t I can’t complain, 280k miles and is still rolling.

[@jamesflake6601]

Why toyota doesn't use a serpentine on their 2.7 only toyota knows

[@DavidWilliamsThatsMe]

I couldn't help but to laugh when you said your 4Runner with +220k miles on it started making this whine, mine did the exact same thing at the same mileage! I only hear the power steering whine in the cold mornings but I figured its better to do your method and some maintenance before my wallet hurts later. Thanks for the video post.

[@LosSantosViking]

Did it work for your 4runner

[@DavidWilliamsThatsMe]

@@LosSantosViking yea, no whine when I start it up and steer

[@Elipro427]

Love the ending bro!!!👍👍

[@brucejoyner1174]

I just had this to happen and did it .thanks for video saved my day .like a new one now

[@breakerbroke23]

Thanks for watching

[@ralphyrocket5770]

Thanks Sir! great info!! you are on the better end of work to beer ratio!!!

[@kylephelan6989]

Wow have the same problem on my 94 except it’s absolutely pouring fluid out of the high pressure hose. Haha ha ha ha

[@leejenkins5998]

Thanks. I'm no mechanic by all means, but this fixed the wining problem. CLEAN YOUR SCREEN. Thanks for the video.

[@jameswallace8860]

DUDE THIS TRICK>>>>>>WORKS thank you may man

[@patrickreilly6272]

Lmao perca tootin

[@jimmyhotel8061]

Thank you for posting

[@omarsalinas2269]

I will try this in a few minutes lol mine started wining last night I hope this saves me 200 dollars haha

[@manny7931]

thanks for that tip that was my problem

[@JulioCastillo]

the part that has the pink-marked hose as it's called? right next to the power steering reserve tank

[@63mph]

This saved me from buying a new steering rack, that would have failed to solve the problem! Thanks for dropping this knowledge

[@breakerbroke23]

You're welcome!

[@saundraconnolly3309]

Thank you worked 🍒 was so dirty

[@laurosilvestrejr.106]

*So how did you remove the fluid? did you take the canister out or did you remove it from the return line?*

[@breakerbroke23]

I used a turkey baster, but since I found this pump that works great. Click the link in video description to check out. BTW... Amazon had a much better price that what I paid....BB23

[@laurosilvestrejr.106]

*Okay, thanks. How did you remove that black gunk from the steering canister? Did you suck it out with the baster or is that gunk is what you found when you emptied your pump?*

[@breakerbroke23]

The turkey baster sucked some goo, but when I used the pump I got alot more goo. Much easier and faster. I put a link to the same pump I used in the video description.

[@laurosilvestrejr.106]

*So, currently how's the steering today?*

[@breakerbroke23]

It whines when its very cold outside, I have pumped out the fluid twice, seams to be better each time, but I think I have a seal problem inside my pump. could have been due to have power steering fluid instead of ATF. I think taking off the return line and flushing with ATF may be the way to go. Let us know what you find

[@MarcDelano]

I'm going to try this out tomorrow thanks!!

[@solonleycali6121]

Clogged. Clear the can

[@attuckslent]

this worked great!!!! thank you

[@ac4cars656]

Great trick...

[@marbbridges]

Five more left LOL

[@dmironyuk]

Dexron VI (synthetic)?

[@breakerbroke23]

I don't think synthetic should be used.

[@dmironyuk]

@@breakerbroke23 🤔how come?

[@breakerbroke23]

@@dmironyuk I believe that when these vehicles were made the synth oils were used like today. ( I'm sure there is some scientific reason) Refer to your manual and go with that IMO

[@dmironyuk]

@@breakerbroke23 interesting, yea I've been topping mines off w/syn. Maybe it'll clean off sum that gunk inside from all those years 😄, thx though.

[@keepenitplaya]

Whats the total amount of piwer steering fluid that it holds all together when full?

[@breakerbroke23]

I do not know.

[@teamground0229]

Nice play Breaker! You deserve that beer!

[@breakerbroke23]

Thank you kindly

[@Josh3d8]

Wow, took less then an hour to fix my 96 4runner pump this way. Thank you

[@BeeRAD56]

This worked like a champ and saved me a lot of money and time. Two thumbs up!

[@guadalupecovarrubias3487]

Nice! Thanks man

[@patrickmckinney845]

just saved me 1400 dollars. thanks friend.