PS Gear
Closed
SST
PS Gear
Open
SST
Lock Position
PS Gear
Open
SST
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
STEERING
(g)
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump
NOTICE:
Z15498
S
S
(h)
(i)
Oil
Reservoir
NOTICE:
PS Vane
Pump
Do not turn the steering wheel.
Z15499
(j)
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump
NOTICE:
Z15500
S
S
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
−
POWER STEERING FLUID
With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE (2WD) Engines:
Minimum fluid pressure:
7,845 kPa (80 kgf/cm
5VZ−FE (4WD) Engine:
Minimum fluid pressure:
8,336 kPa (85 kgf/cm
Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.
Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
With the engine idling, open the valve fully.
Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm
and 3,000 rpm.
3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE Engines:
Difference fluid pressure:
2
490 kPa (5 kgf/cm
, 71 psi) or less
With the engine idling and valve fully opened, turn the
wheel to full lock.
3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE (2WD) Engines:
Minimum fluid pressure:
7,845 kPa (80 kgf/cm
5VZ−FE (4WD) Engine:
Minimum fluid pressure:
8,336 kPa (85 kgf/cm
Do not maintain lock position for more than 10 se-
conds.
Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
Disconnect the SST.
Connect the pressure feed tube.
(3RZ−FE Engine: SR−43)
(5VZ−FE Engine: SR−53)
5VZ−FE Engine:
Install the air cleaner and 3 bolts.
Bleed the power steering system.
(See page SR−4)
2
, 1138 psi)
2
, 1209 psi)
2
, 1138 psi)
2
, 1209 psi)
SR−7