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Power Steering Pump Leak??

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Rocko9999, Mar 18, 2024.

  1. Mar 18, 2024 at 8:51 AM
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    Rocko9999

    Rocko9999 [OP] New Member

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    2011 Limited-Was changing my oil and noticed the bottom of my power steering pump is just covered in oil or fluid. No drips on the ground but I was shocked at how wet it is. I have not lost any P/S fluid which is odd. Are these common to leak? Anything else nearby that could drench this pump?

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  2. Mar 18, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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    iamthestig

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    I had a similar issue to this with a 2017 Tacoma with the 3.5 L. It turned out to be the front timing cover leaking. A not uncommon occurrence. It was such a slow leak though that I never noticed a loss of oil on the dipstick. I had it repaired under warranty-but no longer have that vehicle. If it is this, there are some do it yourself fixes out there that avoid having to disassemble the whole front end or in the Tacoma's case, pull the engine entirely.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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    Use "Brake Clean" and spray/clean all the "wet" and dirtyness off the pump and hoses and watch it over time to see if it is indeed the pump and or hoses leaking or coming from another source as mentioned.
     

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