1999 Chevrolet Prizm / Toyota Corolla Power Steering Pump & Pulley Repair (1998 - 2002)

[@texperttechnologyexpertise7862]

Thanks for this video. People like you are making the world a better place.

[@thejoki04]

TEXPERT Technology-Expertise Thank you

[@ollopa1]

Good shots of the bolts. Thanks!

[@thebertt]

I have to do this tomorrow or Friday - *again* (second time in 6 years because I'm too cheap to buy a rebuilt unit - just junkyard one) anyway THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video - my memory's refreshed now. BTW my first 1999 Corolla PS failure was identical to yours - for some reason those pulleys strip out, and I fully expect this one to be the same issue - uncommonly bad design for a Toyota.

[@timmyy24]

can you just replace the pulley and not the pump if stripped?

[@thejoki04]

If the shaft splines are sheared or worn, you would have to drill through it & put a bolt through to bolt the pulled in position on the shaft. If you have a welder, you could weld the pull in place to the shaft, just make sure it’s straight.

[@thejoki04]

Sorry everyone, I didn't realize that people were commenting on this video. I only ever use my phone app.

[@barryray8915]

Thanks

[@ronaldrollins153]

You did a good job explaining how to get it out but not to much information on how to get it back in.

[@thejoki04]

Sorry, the video was an after thought once finished, you should be able to follow the steps in reverse exactly. Wiggle the pump a little when putting the bolts in.

[@jcgrun]

My 1998 Corolla has been giving the same kind of noise for a couple of weeks. The noise goes away when I turn the steering wheel. It is fixed by just tighten the nut on the pulley.

[@thejoki04]

Great to hear! Mine but would not tight, it would just spin the shaft freely.

[@Dat1derfulSound]

I would eventually replace the p/s, pulley combination and still using the old one with the same problem as Chunguang Jia's. The nut wouldn't tighten up to a certain point and then will just turn freely. I used high strength thread locker by Loctite, let it set up overnight and been using it problem free for about 6 months now. I just can't rest easy knowing there's still this issue though so I got the junkyard replacement.

[@petew8238]

great video and showing the nuts and sizes was a big help. looks pretty easy best video yet. thanks again. also how can I bleed the system to add new fuild? is it easy?

[@thejoki04]

pete W Sorry, my reply didn't post. Bleeding the system is easy. Just disconnect the lowest point hose on the reservoir & drain it. Of course it'd drain better if you did it while changing the pump. For fill procedure & bleed, just fill to high mark, & turn wheel all the way left, then all the way right slowly while the car is running. Keep checking the fluid level to not let it drop below the low mark. Do this for about 15 min to ensure all air is out of lines.

[@theotheraccount2734]

7/8 socket... Good deal.

[@CollectorsFix]

How did you remove the pulley from the pump? I tried loosening the nut in front of the pulley, but it just spins along with the bolt...do you need a special tool for removal? Thanks, your video has helped me out a lot.

[@lilmanjeeps]

+CollectorsFix Best method is to get something to wedge the pulley to hold it from spinning and use an impact.

[@thejoki04]

+CollectorsFix In my situation I pulled the whole assembly out and took the pump apart a little bit. It wasn't too intensive and once I had access to the shaft inside the pump, there is a place where you can place a screwdriver do stop the shaft from spinning which will allow you to back the nut off. Sorry for the late response, see my above comment. Thanks.

[@Kcous50]

Did it destroy the teeth on the pump too?

[@thejoki04]

They looked pretty worn, but I mainly did not try to replace just the pulley because of how expensive it was when I looked back then.

[@mikeymo100]

I also need to fix something with the PS on my '99. Leaks, noises on a turn, etc. Not sure if it's the pully and/or the pump. My question is how can I find out which pump is on the car? I've been asked which style of pump the car has (apparently there are a few different styles). I don't know how to tell.

[@thejoki04]

You can try look at the back of it with a flashlight to see if you can read a part number. You could also call a dealer parts dept. & give them your VIN, tell them what you need, then ask for the OEM part number. Finally, you could search a parts website & select your exact vehicle to see which products fit.

[@Cellis594]

Idk if you’ll see this comment but do I need to drain the fluid before replacing the pump?

[@thejoki04]

It’s not a bad idea to drain it, but you can also drain it as you’re taking the pump off & remove the hose going to the pump. I do not remember if it’s possible to remove and plug the hose in the process, or prop the hose upright so it doesn’t spill out.

[@Cellis594]

@@thejoki04 thank you

[@thejoki04]

You’re welcome! Sorry, it’s been awhile since I had to replace one so I forgot all the details.

[@cuckoosnest4150]

What size is the nut that holds the pulley on?

[@thejoki04]

I’m sorry, I do not remember.

[@timmyy24]

So you just replaced the pump as as safety measure, but you could get away with just replacing the pulley?

[@thejoki04]

I had to replace my pump as well because the splines holding the pulley in place were sheared smooth so my pulley would spin freely while holding the shaft still. If your shaft still has splines & you can get a new pulley to firm up on it, you’d be good to go.

[@Dat1derfulSound]

Why is the pulley so expensive on the 99 toyota? Just wondering.... Didn't order mine anywhere, I went and pick my power steering pump at the junkyard yesterday, $28 pump and pulley.

[@thejoki04]

One person at a dealership told me they don’t manufacture it anymore so they’re really hard to find. Not sure if that’s true, seems strange..

[@jimchance5006]

Holy shit my dude, I'm having the same problem. It's a bitch to steer.

[@thejoki04]

Jim Chance best of luck!!

[@AirplaneFreak]

I would think the GM dealer would refer you to a Toyota dealer.

[@thejoki04]

That would make sense since it’s a Toyota motor.

[@andyJroid]

That 7/8ths don't have reverse threads did it? Mine _will not_ budge.

[@thejoki04]

The one holding the power steering line to the pump? All of my bolts had normal threads, that’s strange that it would be on there so tight..

[@Casey062209]

Use a breakr bar for leverage

[@sunnimac1610]

Does anybody know what type of power steering does the 1998 Corolla take?

[@thejoki04]

Dexron II or Dexron III. Sometimes labeled as automatic transmission fluid ATF

[@chriswright1669]

I have a 95 thats toyota there all toyota with a geo badge

[@drdraws9597]

You can get both on ebay for $120.

[@thejoki04]

That’s awesome.