Toyota Repair: Bleeding Power Steering on 1990 4 Runner, steering wheel lock, power steering pump


Question
I have a 1990 V6 4Runner 4X4 with an Automatic Transmission and Power Steering. I am about to replace the Steering Gear Box and understand that afterwards I must bleed the power steering system so the Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes will work properly. My repair manual says that this proceedure requires expensive equipment and must be done by the dealer. Is there a way for the home mechanic to safely do this proceedure(I have done all my own major maintance for years), and why does(what part of)this procedure require dealer equipment?
Thank you in advanced, John.

Answer
I just checked the repair manual and although there are special tools required to repair the power steering gearbox I see no special procedure for bleeding the system and no special tools required, normally all that needs to be done is to start the engine and while turning the steering wheel lock to lock is keep adding fluid to the power steering pump and repeating this until there is no more noise and the steering feels normal, the brake hydraulic system can not get any air in it when replacing power steering components, there is a bleeder valve that can be opened and I can send you the bleeding instructions from the factory manual if you like but I will need your email address.