Symptoms
Power-steering fluid weeping around the top of the system. It's often blamed on hoses or the pump, but Unsealed 4X4 says the usual culprit is the rubber seals inside the reservoir.
The fix, step by step
- Remove the reservoir, carefully pry open the crimped lip, replace the internal rubber seals and re-crimp the top.
- Refill with Toyota-spec fluid and bleed by turning lock to lock with the engine running.
- Only replace hoses or rebuild the pump if the leak comes back.
Tools & part numbers
- Basic hand tools
- small pry tool and crimping pliers
- replacement reservoir seals
- power-steering fluid.
Where to buy the parts
Power steering fluid (1995 4.5L)RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
Power steering pump seal kit (1995 4.5L)RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
Power steering gear seal kit, FJ80/FZJ80/LX450 1990–97Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.