How to Replace Power Steering Pump 06-11 Toyota Camry

1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, bad, or leaking power steering pump. This video is applicable to the 09 Toyota Camry
🔧 List of tools used:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/taI/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/tfM/1AXAA00010
• 14mm Wrench 1aau.to/tfM/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/trS/1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/tzk/1AXAA00015
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/tzk/1AXAA00015
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/ta/1AXAA00266
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/tcC/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/tcC/1AXAA00052
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/tbK/1AXAA00078
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Rust Penetrant
• White Grease
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/tbk/1AXAA00320
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/teG/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/teL/1AXAA00065
• Pick 1aau.to/tbb/1AXAA00037
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/tat/1AXAA00079
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[@patrickstone7]

This video saved me so much stress. This is one of the worst power steering pump locations and mounting applications I've ever seen. Thank you, 1A Auto Parts. Your videos have made me a customer. I also greatly appreciate that you guys don't edit out the difficulty. Pro tip: if you're having trouble on that top bolt, save yourself the trouble and find a proper length socket. For me that happened to be my 1/2" drive 14mm. The larger wrench and socket were the perfect fit. It also made it easier to break the tight bolt.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +patrickstone7

[@jasonfritz838]

I have been trying to do this on my Camry for the past 2 days. You have to have Hobbit hands to get to that top bolt behind the pulley. Everything else has been fine. The banjo bolt needed some serious torque, but the lower bolt behind the pulley was easy. Best one of these videos I've found by far. $70 in parts vs. a $700 auto repair bill. I do want to add one thing though... The angles you're coming at some of these parts is way, way different when you are jacking up one side of your car vs. having the car up on a lift. I would kill for the angles and leverage you have in this video. My repair has been much trickier, although the good lighting and slow explanation helps a lot.

[@chevinbarghest8453]

Same as trying to do a PCV valve on my 2017 Camry, in that you need tiny high quality steel hands and eyes on stalks... The vids and Toyota Nation comments say it is 15 mins and easy...but I gave up after 2 days ! When you are 73 and laid on your back in 90 degrees with salty sweat in your eyes, steamed up glasses and mosquitoes biting your neck, it is a much different proposition.... This video is excellent though and given the right working conditions and a wide variety of different sized tools, it looks doable.... The pump supplier says it needs de-vacuuming (with a special tool), otherwise no guarantee. This vid says just swing the wheel left and right...and done

[@7volcast]

25 minute video so that should equal to about 9 hours for me in real life

[@thetexaschainsaw9366]

Dont doubt yourself lol

[@killjoytheclown9970]

Emmanuel Selvas As long as u fix it that's all that matters. Your first time will always be your longest

[@marlostitt6651]

That's about right!

[@jasonfritz838]

As I am in the middle of this, you undershot that estimate...by a lot.

[@cortezsims4673]

😅😅😅😅

[@ickieyon1254]

You must have been a teacher in your former life. I'm a novice mechanic and sometimes I need small tips and pointers. You hit them all. Excellent video.

[@1AAuto]

+Derrick Yates Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@jonnorthrup9565]

A great video, per usual from you guys! The only the I would add from the experience I just had doing this: (1) The square threaded inserts on the the back of the bracket slide out to become tight against the installed pump, but after pulling the old pump these made it difficult to install the new one and get the bolts to thread in. Before installing the new pump, tap on the these with a hammer to seat them against the rear bracket, giving yourself plenty of room to easily install the new pump without requiring force. (2) An open ended 14mm wrench will fit between the pump body and the pulley if required, and the top bolt of the pump can be accessed this way from the top rear of the engine compartment. I did not have the exact correct size of sockets to properly get to these bolts without a swivel joint; using a wrench this way allowed me to get the bolts nice and tight after the install. I also don't have the ability to get my car as high as you guys, so coming from the top was a little easier for that top bolt. Thanks for the great content!

[@dejavamantoo]

Great video. The tip about getting the shoulder of the bolt lined up on the ears of the bracket ended over 45 minutes of frustration.Thank you!!!

[@1AAuto]

+dejavamantoo Thanks for checking us out!

[@andrewm.upchurch5567]

Extremely helpful video, very happy to have found this one

[@phonedude58]

My power steering pump is starting to whine ....just wanted to see much work it was to do ourself....you did a great job, thanks for your help!!

[@richgoodale3650]

thanks! you helped me a lot. you might add that if your new pump is a rebuilt one, sand or file the paint off of the bolt hole shoulders. the tolerance or clearance is very tight to get the new one back in.

[@1AAuto]

+Rich Goodale Thanki you for your feedback!

[@marlostitt6651]

Placing in the power steering pump back into the vehicle was very difficult for me.This job took over 9 hours to complete.😠

[@sammona5592]

Hello friend. Any tips can share. I am installing power steering pump. Really hard .

[@VeryPersian]

Why would anyone thumbs down this video? Great video angles and they did the entire job with common hand tools.

[@1AAuto]

+na na Thanks for the feedback! We are glad you enjoyed this video!

[@Joe_Brown99]

Maybe because it’s not for an ‘06

[@chaosbeup]

Thank you so much! Ive replace the alternator twice now I realize it's because of leaky power steering pump on my way to the junkyard today

[@thetexaschainsaw9366]

Dont even know why im watching this knowing i will never try this repair. I will leave this repair to a professional like this guy. Good work

[@ilyakharitonov3997]

It’s easy, give it a try

[@Sci-Mon1]

Thank you for this video. I have to remove the pump for a timing chain replacement and was struggling to figure out how to remove the pump. This is the last step for open the timing cover

[@1AAuto]

+mrmynameis19 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@raytex111]

You did a great job on the video. All I need is to let me use your lift any time I need to. Lol.

[@alfirst9087]

Outstanding Video. I just bought an O5 Camry for my daughter and it needs a power steering pump. You made this job a cinch.

[@1AAuto]

+Al first Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@misterispusovcikas9066]

How do you know it needs a power steering pump?

[@MattExzy]

@@misterispusovcikas9066 It's easy to spot. I'm going to get a mechanic to do mine, since this is beyond my scope. First I noticed a leak from the pump area - then a while later (as in, two years later lol) there's an audible groan from the area when stationary and moving the steering wheel side to side. Also getting some bubbles in the reservoir.

[@johnknight8435]

What the video doesn't show nor tell you is the square nuts at the back of the bracket have to be hammered back into their holes to create the needed clearance. I did not simply "tap them with a ballpeen hammer". There wasn't enough space for a good swing. I got an extension bar (the 2' handle to a floor jack!) to reach outside the car, then had to use a 3 lb. sledge to hammer them in. Even with the odd angles I was able to do it - enough so there was NO friction; both bolt channels easily slid all the way in. I also spayed the nuts with silicone spray (had no IR Blaster); not sure if that helped. Contrary to the video, I screwed in the bottom bolt first then hinged the top bolt into place. It was too difficult to do the top bolt first (see below). But with so much clearance now to slide in the pump, doing the bottom bolt was pretty easy. The next hardest part was tightening the upper bolt. A 1-inch regular depth 14mm socket was too short and a 2" deep socket was too long what with the little clearance behind the ratchet. My friend brought over a 3/4" extension and that worked very well. Then he came in from the top (back/firewall) of the engine and securely tightened the top bolt with an open-end wrench. I didn't think it was accessible from the top so had never tried it.

[@condor5635]

Most excellent. Thanks for explaining the ears etc on the mount. Very tricky but you did a great job explaining. My pressure switch is on top of the banjo mount not separate. What exactly is that switch doing? Belt always turns so what is getting turned on and off with the switch? Some sort of bypass? Thanks again. Excellent work

[@goneballistic]

Great video with a lot of good detail. Well done. Great instructor

[@EGMATV1]

Thank you so much. Straight forward and easy to follow!!!

[@kberry3065]

Well done video. It appears to be much the same as my 08 Scion xB but nobody has done a video for it.

[@aliasgirl9]

This is an awesome video!!! I don't know anything about this kind of stuff but I watched this to see what is involved since I need a new power steering pump on my new-to-me vehicle. Even though it's not the same, I feel like if I had someone else with me I wouldn't be afraid to try this myself. Well done sir!!!!! (Says 43 year old mom of 3)

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[@juancaballero2510]

I see it this way , a man or woman made it , a man or woman can fix it. Don be afraid to try.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

At the end of the video, when I turn the steering wheel left and right and back again to work out the air bubbles, can I do this driving at low speed? I don't have an expensive lift to raise the entire Corolla. Thank you for an excellent video! I admire the careful, methodical way you work.

[@fishcatbunnypig]

You can raise the front if the car with a jack and use jack stands.

[@curtis170]

You skipped the hard part. Actually fitting the pump into place

[@richardstrande6469]

Thanks for this, trying to take my timing cover off but was in need of a tip/idea how to get the pump free. ( I was trying with the bolt almost all the way out)

[@ds065210]

Every good thing said in the comments, I will echo. Best DIY vid I think I have ever seen. I know I can do it, you just made it step by step easy. Thanks !

[@pchuk3622]

Much easier with a lift. 1% of diyers will have a lift. But yeah i have been watching my 2007 lexus power steering pump. It would be a big hassle from the floor but i will do it because i am retired, i have the time. Mechanic said it was leaking. I found the connection at the bottom low pressure side was loose and tightened it. Why did my mechanic not do that? Hmmmm.

[@michaelbalabasz6166]

Thank you for showing the slide slots you have the best video

[@johnknight8435]

Another SUPERB 1A Auto video! Especially going back and showing the slots for the bolts. Also, thank you for the overlay belt diagram! I was confused in the beginning when you took off the belt. You said the tensioner bolt was 14mm (or the pulley above the tensioner? At the end to install the belt you said the 19mm bolt on the tensioner. Kinda confusing.

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[@ds19dsfn]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@2koolforyou88]

What about replacing that seal on that elbow fitting that u removed from the old to the new

[@08monkey100]

Thank you very much!!! I have a weekend project now,fix my van!!!

[@SpywareSmith]

thanks boss . you helped me today

[@Amelia-wl4lq]

Great video, thanks for your time.

[@angelpizarro5346]

Awesome helpful video thanks

[@heniutek77]

Great video in Engine 3.5 v6 is the same?

[@Deep_Divers]

Great video. Thanks!

[@joealexander5403]

Great camera wok and direction ,my daughters pump went out.It's always good to know-some tricks before tackling the job .Why hit your head if you don't have to.This kind of stuff is tough enough as is.

[@rafaelalatorre4328]

Thank you very much great video!!

[@frankmartinez-mn4mu]

Thank you.

[@redhen1957]

great tutorial from the beginning to the end well done

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +redhen1957

[@danielcasahombre53]

Exelente video thanks

[@rigobertocano2782]

Thanks a lot

[@captainstress]

Thank you for this video. When you transferred the hose port (or whatever it is called) from the old pump to the new pump, I noticed it had an o-ring on it. Should that be changed with a new one?

[@BattleForTheHotel]

great video.

[@tobinsatterwhite9516]

Very awesome and detailed video. Can I use a 19 mm with the breaker bar to take the belt off from the top instead of the wrench with the pipe on the bottom? I noticed he is a different method to take the belt off as opposed to putting it back on. Also did you leave the cap off of the reservoir during the bleeding process

[@danphillips8791]

Very good video. I think the best I ever saw. Dan

[@alexismoreira9578]

Thanks for the video really help me

[@kalingmoua4201]

Same assembly for Toyota Solara, 05 and up?

[@reinosparky2834]

Your presentation is very good 💯👍

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+Reino Sparky Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@wilfredoperez4416]

thank you for the tips how to removed

[@mohamedhussein5190]

So do I need to buy new seals with a new pump too?

[@toriabii788]

I cannot get the new pump to go back in!!!! And the video just phased over that part.

[@czervalenz]

Great video. You just convinced me to make it a diy project.

[@1AAuto]

+jerry valenzuela Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@hellokittybebop]

Same here save me a few hundred lol

[@dbostic9208]

Wow! What an awesome job. I now understand why I patiently sit in the waiting room. Thank you for the lesson.

[@habibullinayrat]

Maan! You saved my life!! Thank you for the bolts suggestion that's the most important part! I was going to test down the mountings !

[@charlesmuriithi2283]

Thank you

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[@247todo3]

Great video! Mahalo from Hawaii 🌺

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[@mrmanautomotive]

Thanks for the upload! I'm in the process of posting a toyota corolla power steering replacement on my channel if anyone wants another reference.

[@liyangtime]

16:35 While you use new copper gasket, do you know the size of that gasket?and is it available at 1a auto?

[@1AAuto]

+Mr. Yang That is just a copper crush gasket, but unfortunately I do not know the exact size that was used in the video! 1aauto.com

[@Joe-jb1jf]

I got Toyota Camry 2005 se v6 3.3 I need that washer for the power steering pressure hose

[@Michelle-SS454]

My issue is 2003 toyota rave 4 . new pump top bolt is in but yhe bottom bolt stalls.

[@jasonholbrook1555]

Great video as usual! Only thing that would make it better is to show when ur breaking the rust bolts and cursing as u bust ur knuckles up! HAHAHAHA, but seriously thx for the vids. Very informative with great camera work!

[@bibekbhattachan1567]

Is it same for v6 Camry 2007?

[@captainstress]

Does the engine have to be on to bleed or can you just turn the steering wheel from stop to stop with it off?

[@albinmiranda8930]

Bos . i have a toyota camry hybrid 2007 on my steering wheel got hard and on my screen is a red light. (P / S) would that be the problem?

[@matthewvetter5070]

Thank you very much for the video. I'm not sure I would of been able to get out the pump if it was not for your video. I am very great full. 👍

[@ataallahal-enezi7808]

Thank you for your explanation in detail ;how remove and fixing the Toyota camry steering pump.

[@EracerX-wq8ez]

Did you remove the subframe

[@Grainsauce]

Where do you get those nice black rubber gloves?? Also is it possible for just that switch to go bad on top?

[@littlebill1987]

Harbor Freight sells the different thickness styles.

[@CoronaHero]

can you list the parts, especially the hoses. TY.

[@brentcarmichael5909]

Will this process be similar for a 1998 2.2L?

[@1AAuto]

+Brent Carmichael We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@inezmonrroy6770]

Can’t find one for a 06 Toyota Avalon power steering pump would this be similar to it?

[@1AAuto]

+Inez Monrroy We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@mingyang1922]

How come A1 always worked on 4 cylinder Camry. It’s the V6 that is more difficult to do repairs or maintenances. Please show more videos on Camry V6 repairs.

[@thomaschristophersantostor7940]

Does this cover also Camry 2002 model?? Or it's a different way on a DIY??

[@1AAuto]

+Thomas Torilla This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com

[@juanrivas5250]

Excelent very well congratulations for Your video. Good for detailes

[@defmud80]

So what is different with a 2004? All seems the same to me.

[@Mojo27564]

You said that in so easy I guess because I'm on the floor I have no leverage to really angle it but this is like hell

[@lindagopaul3502]

My power steering pump is leaking from the pump itself can it repair or what can I do to stop the leak??????

[@leonl3051]

Depending on where the leak is on the pump you many need to replace or rebuild it. However, if the leak is coming for an attached hose you may only need to replace the respective hose along with any accompanying crush washers. Don’t put any of the stop leak fluids in the reservoir because you may end up with other problems later which could prove to be very costly to fix.

[@jonnyboat2]

Would this pretty much be the same for 2003 4 cylinder Camry?

[@1AAuto]

+jonnyboat2 this is specific to the 2006-2011 Camry, it may be similar for the 2003 model.

[@jonnyboat2]

@@1AAuto Hopefully I won’t have to find out any time soon. I added Seafoam Trans Tune, worked it through the system and changed out the fluid about ten times. The pump cleared out and started working about half way through the flush process. It works good now.

[@chevinbarghest8453]

Great Vid ! Only thing I would add is that no need to unbolt the reservoir coz there is a little spring on its outside.... pop that with a screw driver and it comes straight out... Presumably new pumps do not come with the new copper washers for high pressure side..

[@1AAuto]

+Some Chicken Thanks for the feedback!

[@rickytee60]

Does anyone know how much it would cost to have this done? I don’t have all the necessary tools to do it myself. Thanx.

[@jacksowers8854]

So how much did it cost you?

[@corolla3947]

Hey, where’s your fender cover?

[@guidogallardo6]

How much a job like that cost ?

[@darkenergyvortex]

I watched the video a couple times and I don't see how to remove the "power switch" at the top. The pump is hanging from it

[@sexyboi]

Seems not so easy. Still wanna try!

[@1AAuto]

+Hyunwoo Kwon It's not that bad of a job. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@chevalierdeloccident5949]

Forgot to connect the pressure switch once the pump was installed.

[@fishcatbunnypig]

Difficult to imagine how to do this with jack stands. Need better light and camera angle too.

[@w.briangehalo5456]

I learned a lot watching this video. Mostly that I will never attempt to replace a power steering pump.

[@1AAuto]

+W. Brian Gehalo lol...It's not that bad. This video will help you along the way. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@dtnel]

Wonder why he has his tools taped blue? Maybe so others don't take his tools by accident if they're working together?

[@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827]

Like

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Minute 10:30 a-ha, that's the trick. Stupid bolts. 😂. You didn't mention you need to unplug the power to the pump from the top also.

[@kojmas]

I really hate having little room to work with. It's annoying and makes me want to quit working on it. Lol.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Dang, those engineers just could not give you another inch to swing a ratchet! . It doesn't matter if they're Japanese or French or American, they all design cars that are a royal pain in the lower back to work on.

[@sammona5592]

This video is good for remove but do not good for install.

[@1AAuto]

+Sam& Mona Thanks for the feedback!

[@comeon7304]

Not easy

[@richjacquemin]

One Problem... what engine are you working on?

[@noemartinez2868]

2azfe engine

[@gyoung3409]

I'm tired of this damned video coming up every time I try to find one for the V6 model!

[@Joe_Brown99]

That’s not for an ‘06

[@1AAuto]

+Joe Brown The part in this video fits 2006-2011 Toyota Camry models. While the vehicle shown in the video may not be a 2006 model, the install should be the same or similar. Buy this part on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c