Cardone 21-486 Power Steering Pump

Cardone 21-486 Power Steering Pump

Restore steering assist with this remanufactured Cardone power steering pump for select Toyota 4Runner applications. Cardone 21-486 is built to meet or exceed original equipment performance, with tested internal components and a hydraulic efficiency check for dependable operation.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style power steering pump for a precise vehicle fit
• Fits Toyota 4Runner applications from 2010-2024, including remote reservoir configurations
• All critical components are triple-tested for reliability
• 100% new O-rings and premium HNBR seals help resist leaks and high-temperature breakdown
• Computer-tested final assembly measures pressure, bypass, fluid flow, valve operation, steering effort, and noise
• Shaf ts are resurfaced to precise specifications to help reduce premature seal wear
• Supplied with a press-on pulley and sealing kit
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use versus making a new part

Detailed Description

Cardone Power Steering Pump 21-486 is a remanufactured hydraulic pump engineered for Toyota 4Runner steering systems. It is designed for direct replacement on 2010-2020 Toyota 4Runner models with reservoir not included, in-line filter, and OE fluid/system flush required for warranty, as well as 2021-2024 Toyota 4Runner applications. The aluminum housing, threaded outlet, hose barb inlet attachment, and press-on pulley support OE-style installation and fitment.

This part cross-references Toyota 4431060540 and 4431060541 for the same application. Use Cardone 21-486 when replacing a worn or noisy pump on a Toyota 4Runner and you need a remanufactured unit that has been tested for pressure, flow, and steering effort.

What It Helps Fix

• Hard steering or reduced assist at low engine speed
• Whining or pump noise during steering operation
• Fluid leaks from worn seals or aging O-rings
• Inconsistent hydraulic pressure or bypass performance
• Steering effort changes caused by pump wear or contamination

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2010-2020 Toyota 4Runner, N/A, reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump
• Fits 2021-2024 Toyota 4Runner, N/A, Remanufactured Power Steering Pump
• Confirm pulley fit before installation; a loose pulley fit usually means the pulley must be replaced
• Inspect the steering system for binding components if assist is uneven after replacement
• Flush the system and check for contamination if the flow control valve does not move freely
• Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s fluid change interval recommendations

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured power steering pumps are inspected and tested to verify critical function before release. Final hydraulic testing checks pressure, bypass, fluid flow, valve operation, steering effort, and noise to help ensure reliable performance.