Removal (RAV4)

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove right and left engine under covers. Remove front exhaust pipe. See Fig 1.
Remove stabilizer bar with link. Disconnect right and left lower control arms. See FRONT - AVALON, CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, CELICA, COROLLA, ECHO, RAV4 & SIENNA appropriate FRONT SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION.
Remove 2 power steering gear assembly set bolts and nuts. Remove front suspension crossmember assembly. See Fig 1.
Disconnect 2 tube clamps and 2 vacuum hoses. Disconnect and plug return line. Use drain pan to catch power steering fluid when connections are released.
Loosen top and bottom pump bolts and remove drive belt. Disconnect pressure feed tube. Remove 3 power steering pump bracket bolts. Remove pump assembly with bracket.
Remove union bolt and gasket. Remove pressure feed line.

Fig 1: Identifying Components For Removal Of Power Steering Pump & Gear (RAV4)